Parametric study on the flight envelope of a radio-frequency ion thruster based atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion system
The atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system utilizes atmospheric species
as propellants to generate thrust for drag compensation of a satellite in very-low-Earth-orbit …
as propellants to generate thrust for drag compensation of a satellite in very-low-Earth-orbit …
Plasma plume simulation of an atomic oxygen-fed ion thruster in very-low-earth-orbit
The plasma plume flow of an atomic oxygen-fed (AO-fed) ion thruster is numerically
investigated as a simplification of the atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP). A …
investigated as a simplification of the atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP). A …
Study on the ablation of a pulsed plasma thruster with a non-volatile liquid propellant
S Zhang, Z Wu, T Huang, H Fu, WYL Ling - Vacuum, 2023 - Elsevier
Perfluoropolyether (PFPE), as a non-volatile liquid propellant for pulsed plasma thrusters
(PPTs), has exhibited potential for inhibiting carbon deposition compared with …
(PPTs), has exhibited potential for inhibiting carbon deposition compared with …
Design and Operational Concept of a Cryogenic Active Intake Device for Atmosphere-Breathing Electric Propulsion
The atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system captures and compresses the
atmosphere in very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO). ABEP intake devices are classified into passive …
atmosphere in very-low-Earth-orbit (VLEO). ABEP intake devices are classified into passive …