The application of Arcjet propulsion systems for geostationary satellites

Ghislanzoni, L.; Petagna, C.; Trippi, A.

doi:10.2514/6.1990-2548

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“…Already in the 1960s, the 1 kW class was proposed by NASA for attitude control and NSSK (Lichon et al , 1997). Since the mid of 1980s, ESA (Ghislanzoni et al , 1990) supported the development effort in Italy and Germany on north south and east west station keeping of geostationary satellites. This was with the intention of longer satellite life time of up to 12 years or lower satellite wet mass to fit to available launchers (Kornfeld et al , 2003a, 2003b).…”

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Overview of thermal arcjet thruster development

Wollenhaupt¹,

Le²,

Herdrich³

2018

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Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of current and historical arcjet development. The reviewed arcjets are considered with respect to both design and thruster relevant parameters. Correspondingly, the paper enables the identification of adequate design criteria and of the probable thruster parameters. Design/methodology/approach The approach consists of a database for thruster relevant parameters in conjunction with relevant operational requirements (such as type of propellant) and specific design criteria (such as e.g. propellant injection systems). Findings The synopsis of both operational parameter and respectively assigned design allows for the derivation of development approaches for arcjets under given high level requirements such as power regime. Research limitations/implications The paper is a general review. However, its strength is in the synthesis of the arcjet classification, the functional evidence of design criteria and the application scenario. Practical implications Not only basic but also specific design criteria are analyzed and evaluated leading to a recommendation feature of the paper with respect to the overall design of adequate arcjets. Social implications Within the scope of the Clean Space initiative, new applications and scenarios from the operation of arcjets arise enabling EOL phases of spacecraft that fulfill respective levels of debris mitigation and, in addition, the requirements concerning the adequately adapted re-entry of spacecrafts that are at end of life. Originality/value The paper is a general review. However, its strength is in the synthesis of the arcjet classification, the functional evidence of design criteria and the application scenario.

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Section: Potentials and Mission Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%