RT Journal Article
T1 Experimental characterization of a 1 kW Helicon Plasma Thruster
A1 Navarro Cavallé, Jaume
A1 Wijnen, Mick
A1 Fajardo Peña, Pablo
A1 Ahedo Galilea, Eduardo Antonio
AB A Helicon Plasma Thruster has been tested in the 500-1000 W radio-frequency power range, at 13.56 MHz. In order to determine its propulsive performances, a parametric study of some operational parameters has been carried out, including the exploration of the magnetic field topology and strength, the mass flow rate, and different propellants. The plasma plume has been characterized by means of intrusive plasma diagnostics, which allow an indirect estimation of the thrust, 2-6.6 mN, and thrust efficiency, about 2.9%. The structure of the plasma expansion is compared against a theoretical model showing a good agreement
PB Elsevier
SN 0042-207X
YR 2018
FD 2018-03
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10016/32533
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10016/32533
LA eng
DS e-Archivo
RD 27 jul. 2024