A general methodology is presented which allows prediction of the overall characteristics of thrust systems employing electron-bombardment ion thrusters. Elements of the thrust system are defined and their characteristics presented in a parametric fashion. Two system approaches are evaluated where power management and control elements and thruster characteristics were substantially different. For an assumed system approach, the methodology presented predicts overall system properties, such as input power and mass, when major mission and thrust system parameters, such as trip time and specific impulse, are assumed.
Primary electric propulsion for future space missions
Conf. on Adv. Technol. for Future Space Systems ; 1979 ; Langley, VA, United States
1979-01-01
Conference paper
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English
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