The characteristics and constraints connected with power conditioning systems necessary for the operation of three kinds of electric microthrusters are described. The types of microthrusters are: (1) ion thrusters, (2) colloid thrusters, and (3) plasma thrusters. Possible solutions to the stabilization problems and the analysis of the aspects to which particular attention is required are examined. (Author)
On Power Conditioning for Satellite Stabilisation Thrusters
1974
26 pages
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English