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A review of electron bombardment thruster systems/spacecraft field and particle interfacesInformation on the field and particle interfaces of electron bombardment ion thruster systems was summarized. Major areas discussed were the nonpropellant particles, neutral propellant, ion beam, low energy plasma, and fields. Spacecraft functions and subsystems reviewed were solar arrays, thermal control systems, optical sensors, communications, science, structures and materials, and potential control.
Document ID
19780013263
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Byers, D. C.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-78850
E-9571
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intern. Elec. Propulsion Conf.
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: April 25, 1978
End Date: April 27, 1978
Sponsors: DGLR, AIAA
Accession Number
78N21206
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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