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PLASIM: A computer code for simulating charge exchange plasma propagation

Abstract

The propagation of the charge exchange plasma for an electrostatic ion thruster is crucial in determining the interaction of that plasma with the associated spacecraft. A model that describes this plasma and its propagation is described, together with a computer code based on this model. The structure and calling sequence of the code, named PLASIM, is described. An explanation of the program's input and output is included, together with samples of both. The code is written in ANSI Standard FORTRAN.

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Robinson, R. S., Deininger, W. D., Winder, D. R., Kaufman, H. R.. 1982-01-01. PLASIM: A computer code for simulating charge exchange plasma propagation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820021479

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