Development of a novel wave plasma propulsion module with six-directional thrust vectoring capability

Shumeiko, Andrei I.; Telekh, V. D.; Mayorova, V. I.

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2021.11.028

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“…The current discussion ignores the phenomenon observed in the experiments of Weibold et al The increase in the RF breakdown electric field in both the unidirectional and bidirectional RF plasma sources at a very low pressures, as in the experiments in [35], within the increase in the magnetic field can be described by the modification of Equation (7):…”

Section: Classical Diffusion Theorymentioning

confidence: 90%

“…In these concepts, spacecraft are assumed to contain only plasma-based propulsion systems (PSs) without any chemical thrust-generating technologies. In addition, some researchers have gone further and proposed the use of a single thruster head to generate propulsion in multiple directions [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This means that the spacecraft can be moved between orbital positions more quickly, consuming less power and propellant for a given maneuver in space compared to a conventional unidirectional PS. One of the most promising technologies for thrusters that are capable of generating propulsion in multiple directions is electrodeless plasma thrusters [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. Electrodeless plasma thrusters are based on sources that typically consist of a gas discharge chamber, a magnetic system, and an antenna with a high-frequency (HF), radiofrequency (RF), or microwave (mw) power supply.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In 2018, Takahashi et al proposed the electrodeless plasma thruster with a bi-directionality of plasma flow [5]. Later, plasma thrusters capable of generating plasma flows in six directions [3] and more [2] were proposed by Shumeiko et al…”

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confidence: 99%

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Starting Modes of Bi-Directional Plasma Thruster Utilizing Krypton

Shumeiko,

Telekh,

Ryzhkov

2023

Symmetry

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Multidirectional plasma thrusters are of particular interest for dynamic space missions due to the adjustability of their integral characteristics. One type of multidirectional plasma thrusters is -directional, consisting of a symmetric electromagnetic system surrounding the gas discharge chamber, capable of generating a propulsion minimum in two directions. The experimental results of this study of the starting modes of a multidirectional plasma thruster utilizing krypton as propellant are reported. The thruster is placed in a vacuum chamber. The magnetic field strength is adjusted in the range of 35 to 400 G in peaks. The current of 13.56 MHz frequency applied to the antenna is regulated in the range of 0 to 25 A. The diameter of the orifices is varied in the range of 3 to 10 mm. In contrast to the unidirectional electrodeless plasma thruster, the radiofrequency breakdown threshold of the multidirectional plasma thruster decreases with increasing static magnetic field due to the symmetry of the magnetic system and the gas discharge chamber. The influence of the magnetic field on the radiofrequency breakdown threshold in the multidirectional plasma thruster is shown theoretically by the classical diffusion theory and ponderomotive effects, and discussed in the electron circulation hypothesis.

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Section: Classical Diffusion Theorymentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Starting Modes of Bi-Directional Plasma Thruster Utilizing Krypton

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Telekh,

Ryzhkov

2023

Symmetry

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“…To change the satellite’s orbit, three electric propulsion engines are used [ 51 , 52 ]. It is proposed to use Teflon as a working medium, since it has a high density (2.21 g/cm

) and a low after-evaporation, a factor that reduces the characteristics of an ablative pulsed plasma engine.…”

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Determination of Greenhouse Gas Concentrations from the 16U CubeSat Spacecraft Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Mayorova,

Morozov,

Golyak

et al. 2023

Sensors

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Greenhouse gases absorb the Earth’s thermal radiation and partially return it to the Earth’s surface. When accumulated in the atmosphere, greenhouse gases lead to an increase in the average global air temperature and, as a result, climate change. In this paper, an approach to measuring CO2 and CH4 concentrations using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is proposed. An FTIR spectrometer mockup, operating in the wavelength range from 1.0 to 1.7 μm with a spectral resolution of 10 cm−1, is described. The results of CO2 and CH4 observations throughout a day in urban conditions are presented. A low-resolution FTIR spectrometer for the 16U CubeSat spacecraft is described. The FTIR spectrometer has a 2.0–2.4 μm spectral range for CO2 and CH4 bands, a 0.75–0.80 μm range for reference O2 bands, an input field of view of 10−2 rad and a spectral resolution of 2 cm−1. The capabilities of the 16U CubeSat spacecraft for remote sensing of greenhouse gas emissions using a developed FTIR spectrometer are discussed. The design of a 16U CubeSat spacecraft equipped with a compact, low-resolution FTIR spectrometer is presented.

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Design optimization of cubic-shaped pressurant tank for CubeSat propulsion system

Shcheglov,

Mordovskii

2024

Acta Astronautica

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Development of a novel wave plasma propulsion module with six-directional thrust vectoring capability

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Starting Modes of Bi-Directional Plasma Thruster Utilizing Krypton

Starting Modes of Bi-Directional Plasma Thruster Utilizing Krypton

Determination of Greenhouse Gas Concentrations from the 16U CubeSat Spacecraft Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Design optimization of cubic-shaped pressurant tank for CubeSat propulsion system

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