Hot Magnetized Plasma Acceleration Devices and Modes for Agile Plasma Thrusters
Abstract
The objective of this proposal is to provide both high specific impulse and high thrust modes, throttled between the two while processing a common propellant, in order to provide dual-mode operation. The research explores the development of a plasma thruster that mimics the operation of a conventional rocket deflagration, the mode of operation (detonation or deflagration) depends on the gas feeding-filling time with respect to the breakdown time. The objective is to demonstrate sustained operation through repetitive pulsing of the deflagration mode of an electromagnetic plasma gun and the ability to operate between repetitively-pulsed deflagration and detonation regimes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 25, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502110016
Entities
People
- Mark Cappelli
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Stanford University
- United States Air Force