NASA NTRS · 19770016248
Modularized ion thruster
Abstract
A modularized ion thruster system was developed for space-propulsion applications. Separate discharge chamber modules (DCMs) were optimized for operation at the thrust levels of T = 0.5 mlb and T = 2 mlb to accommodate the extended thrust range. These optimizations included modifications in the discharge-chamber components and the incorporation of ion machined accelerators in the beam-extraction systems. Performance of the optimized modules are summarized.
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Hyman, J., Jr., Dulgeroff, C. R.. 1976-11-01. Modularized ion thruster. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19770016248
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