The interactive effects between a solar electric propulsion system and an electrically propelled scientific spacecraft were examined. The operation of the ion thrusters may impact upon the acquisition and interpretation of data by the science payload of the spacecraft. The effluents from the operation of the electric propulsion unit may also impact upon the operation of the various subsystems of the vehicle. Specific interactive effects were isolated where meaningful levels of interaction may occur. The level of impact upon elements of the science payload and other affected subsystems is examined, and avenues for the reduction or elimination of impact are defined.
Solar electric propulsion/instrument/subsystems interaction study
1973-03-30
Report
No indication
English
Micro-Newton Electric Propulsion Subsystems for Ultra-Stable Platforms
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2006
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