NASA NTRS · 20060043490
Review of carbon-based grid development activities for ion thrusters
Abstract
The primary life-limiting mechanism for state-of-the-art ion thrusters is erosion of the accelerator grid by charge-exchange ions produced in the plume of the thruster. This paper reviews carbon-based grid development activities, specifically addressing grid manufacturing, optics performance, and launch and operational survivability.
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Snyder, John Steven. 2003-07-01. Review of carbon-based grid development activities for ion thrusters. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060043490
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