NASA NTRS · 19920012733
Neutralizer optimization
Abstract
The preliminary results of a test program to optimize a neutralizer design for 30 cm xenon ion thrusters are discussed. The impact of neutralizer geometry, neutralizer axial location, and local magnetic fields on neutralizer performance is discussed. The effect of neutralizer performance on overall thruster performance is quantified, for thruster operation in the 0.5-3.2 kW power range. Additionally, these data are compared to data published for other north-south stationkeeping (NSSK) and primary propulsion xenon ion thruster neutralizers.
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Patterson, Michael J., Mohajeri, Kayhan. 1991-10-01. Neutralizer optimization. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920012733
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