The data tabulations presented, which express the results of particle-track trajectories through a simplified plasma-sheath electric field, should prove useful in the assessment of spacecraft 'pinhole-collection' effects. Attention is given to a method accounting for plasma-sheath effects in the application of these results. In addition, scaling rules are given for the application of these calculations to specific cases. A comparison is made between the present model's results and those of recent ion current measurements. Good agreement is obtained.
Plasma sheath effects on ion collection by a pinhole
AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit ; 1993 ; Reno, NV, United States
1993-01-01
Conference paper
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English
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