Electric propulsion systems are quickly emerging as attractive options for primary propulsion in low Earth orbit, in geosynchronous orbit, and on interplanetary spacecraft. The driving force behind the acceptance of these systems is the substantial reduction in the propellant mass that can be realized. Unfortunately, system designers are often forced to utilize components designed for chemical propellants in their electric systems. Although functionally acceptable, these relatively large, heavy components are designed for the higher pressures and mass flow rates required by chemical systems. To fully realize the benefits of electric propulsion, researchers must develop components that are optimized for the low flow rates, critical leakage needs, low pressures, and limited budgets of these emerging systems.
Photochemically Etched Construction Technology Developed for Digital Xenon Feed Systems
2005
4 pages
Report
No indication
English
Photoluminescence from photochemically etched silicon
Online Contents | 2003
|British Library Conference Proceedings | 2003
|NTIS | 2006
|AIAA | 2003
|