Survey and Design of High Power Electric Spacecraft Propulsion Systems

Grab Yours Today – Buy Now On Amazon!

Your Sales Price $64.95 - $34.95

Electric spacecraft propulsion systems have the capability to enable many next-generation space exploration applications, including human missions to Mars and ultimately to the outer planets. There is a need for a large-scale research and development effort to field propulsion systems capable of meeting the demands of future high-power electric propulsion missions, especially missions utilizing nuclear power plants to power electric propulsion systems. In this work, fundamental principles underlying the operation of several electric propulsion thrusters are outlined. A survey of available electric propulsion technologies is conducted and thruster configurations presenting the lowest developmental risks in migrating to high thruster output power are identified. Design evolutions are presented for several thrusters that would enhance or enable operation at the megawatt level. Finally, using state-of-the-art simulation suites, several electric thruster design evolutions are evaluated for their potential utility in developing electric propulsion systems designed to operate at the megawatt level.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D83DB67
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 27.5 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Format ‏ : ‎ Print Replica

Price effective as of Mar 13, 2025 11:49:13 UTC

As an Amazon Associate Techcratic may receive a
commission for purchases made through these links.