NASA NTRS · 19920000830
MPD thruster technology
Abstract
Inhouse magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster technology is discussed. The study focussed on steady state thrusters at powers of less than 1 MW. Performance measurement and diagnostics technologies were developed for high power thrusters. Also developed was a MPD computer code. The stated goals of the program are to establish: performance and life limitation; influence of applied fields; propellant effects; and scaling laws. The presentation is mostly through graphs and charts.
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Myers, Roger M.. 1991-01-01. MPD thruster technology. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000830
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