The technology development of the 30 centimeter J series mercury ion thruster for prime propulsion application in solar electric propulsion systems is described. Thruster design is reviewed. A standardized set of test and data recording procedures formulated to allow for the characterization of the J series thruster is described. Characteristics measured are the magnetic baffle characterization, the neutralizer characterization, perveance, the minimum eV/ion measurement, and the electrical and propellant utilization efficiency measurements. Test results are presented.


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    Title :

    Characteristics of 30-Centimeter Mercury Ion Thrusters


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters

    Maloy, J. E. / Poeschel, R. L. / Dulgeroff, C. R. | NTRS | 1981


    Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters

    MALOY, J. / POESCHEL, R. / DULGEROFF, C. | AIAA | 1981


    Characteristics of 30-centimeter mercury ion thrusters

    Maloy, J. E. / Poeschel, R. L. / Dugeroff, C. R. | NTRS | 1981