Sökning: "Vacuum Arc Thruster"

Hittade 2 uppsatser innehållade orden Vacuum Arc Thruster.

1. 1. Concept investigation into Metal Plasma Source for High Powered Space Applications

   Master-uppsats, Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Författare :Ludvig Borg; [2023]
   Nyckelord :High-powered; Electric Propulsion; Vacuum Arc Thruster; VASIMR; Metal Plasma; Magnetohydrodynamics; COMSOL Multiphysics;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis explores the potential of utilizing metal-based plasma sources as a sustainable solution for high-powered electric propulsion and its implications for future interplanetary travel. Focusing on the Vacuum Arc Thruster and the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket engine, the study encompasses numerical simulations, analytical comparisons, and performance analyses to assess the feasibility of metal plasma fuels in space missions. LÄS MER

3. 2. Design, production, and validation of a vacuum arc thruster for in-orbit proximity operations

   Master-uppsats, Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Författare :Cornelis Peter Hiemstra; [2022]
   Nyckelord :vacuum arc thruster; propulsion; thrust measurement;

   Sammanfattning : Vacuum arc thrusters offer a relatively simple and cheap form of satellite propulsion, especially suitable for nanosatellites such as CubeSats or even smaller. This thesis focuses on vacuum arc thruster design considering the thruster’s manufacturing, assembly and integration into the spacecraft, and proposes a new anode geometry easing thruster production. LÄS MER