Electric propulsion has applications for orbit raising, maneuvering of large space systems, and interplanetary missions. These missions involve propulsion power levels from tenths to tens of megawatts, depending upon the application. General facility requirements for testing high power electric propulsion at the component and thrust systems level are defined. The characteristics and pumping capabilities of many large vacuum chambers in the United States are reviewed and compared with the requirements for high power electric propulsion testing.
Test facilities for high power electric propulsion
Conference on Advanced Space Exploration Initiative Technologies ; 1991 ; Cleveland, OH, United States
1991-01-01
Conference paper
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English
Test Facilities for High-Power Electric Propulsion
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