The RAE ion thruster long life test facility using a 1.5m diameter by 3.5m long vacuum chamber is described. The results of work indicating enhanced pumping when a titanium target is used are described and it is shown how this mechanism can be exploited to avoid the use of diffusion pumps during a prolonged test. The power supplies and data handling are also described. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Rae 1.5M Diameter Ion Thruster Life Test Facility


    Contributors:
    B. P. Day (author) / R. Hastings (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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