ANALYTICAL STUDIES ON ION PROPULSION

Abstract

This technical report discusses the major problems associated with ion rocket engine system components. Electrical power generation systems, thermal power conversion, and accelerating electrode configurations are explored in component studies. The content of this final report is divided into four main sections, namely, Thrust Device, Propellants for Electrical Propulsion, Mission Analysis, and Space Powerplant Study. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0265068

Entities

People

  • J.h. Molitor
  • T.m. Littman

Organizations

  • Rocketdyne

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conversion
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Electrodes
  • Engines
  • Ion Propulsion
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster