Catalytic Decomposition of Nitrous Oxide

Abstract

This report details the work undertaken by Surrey Satellite Technology Limited for EOARD under contract number F61775-Ol-WEOl7. Additional data and analysis covering additional tests carried out between the original submission in July 2002 and June 2003 has been incorporated. This report summarises the efforts to develop a prototype nitrous oxide monopropellant thruster for small satellite applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 2003
Accession Number
ADA423918

Entities

People

  • Adam Baker
  • David M. Gibbon

Organizations

  • Surrey Satellite Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemistry
  • Decomposition
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Energy
  • Flow Rate
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • High Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Microscopy
  • Monopropellants
  • Small Satellites
  • Thrusters
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites