The Stability of Arc Attachment in Arcjet Propulsion Devices.

Abstract

The design of high current plasma devices such as arcjet thrusters, arc heaters, magnetohydrodynamic generators, and plasma opening switches has in the past been based mostly on empirical methods. In the case of arcjet thrusters, these methodologies have produced a steady, reliable device when operated at low power levels. However, it is desirable to increase the performance and operating range of the arcjet so that they may run more efficiently and reliably and be applicable to a wider set of missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA322022

Entities

People

  • Benjamin Yuan
  • Mark Cappelli

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Charged Particles
  • Current Density
  • Differential Equations
  • Eigenvalues
  • Electric Fields
  • Electron Density
  • Electron Energy
  • Electron Flux
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Equations Of State
  • Fluid Flow
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Steady State
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster