Non-Equilibrium and Radiation in MPD Plasmas

Abstract

This Report summarizes work on ionization non-equilibrium, and new results pertaining to inlet ionization in MPD thrusters are presented. Brief summaries are also given of our work on transport effects, Hall effects magnetic layers and electrothermal arcjets. The object of our research has been the basic physics of plasma thrusters, particularly MPD thrusters. More specifically, the present Grant, addressed the complex of issues which encompass excitation - ionization kinetics of MPD plasmas, and their effects on thruster flows.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238859

Entities

People

  • Manuel Martinez-sanchez

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Boundary Layer
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Classification
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Hall Effect
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ionization
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetoplasmadynamic Thrusters
  • Radiation
  • Three Dimensional
  • Thrusters
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster