Pulsed Plasma Propulsion Technology

Abstract

An engineering prototype pulsed plasma propulsion system delivering lmlb (4.45mN) of thrust at a specific impulse of 1794s and having a total impulse capability of 38,284 lb-s (166,OONs) has been designed and completely fabricated. The thrust efficiency is 31.5% and the overall system efficiency is 25.3%. The system, including structure, capacitors, breadboard power converter and propellant weighs 50.23lb (22.8kg).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003419

Entities

People

  • Dominic J. Palumbo
  • Martin Begun
  • William J. Guman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Assembly
  • Bandwidth
  • Detectors
  • Dissipation Factor
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Life Tests
  • Performance Tests
  • Power Converters
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vacuum Chambers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering