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Pyle, D.

Publications and source records attributed to Pyle, D..

3 records

NASA NTRS1999

Feasibility Study of MEMS-Based Accelerator Grid Systems for Micro-Ion Engines: Electric Breakdown Characteristics

Low-temperature (LTO) chemical vapor deposited (CVD) silicon dioxide was investigated for use as an insulator material in microfabricated ion engine accelerator grids.

micropropulsion↗

NASA NTRS1998

Deep Reactive-Ion Etched Micro Valves for Spacecraft Propulsion

We report on the design, and test setup of a silicon diaphragm micro valve.

MEMS valve deep Reactive-Ion Etching Propulsion↗

NASA NTRS1998

Microfabrication Ion Acceleration Grid Design Issues: Electronic Breakdown Characteristics of Silicon Dioxide Insulator Material

Low-temperature (LTO) chemical vapor deposited (CVD) silicon dioxide was investigated for use as an insulator matierial in microfabriacted ion engine accelerator grids.

Low-Temperature↗