Numerical model of a helicon plasma thruster
M Magarotto, M Manente, F Trezzolani… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article is devoted to the presentation of a numerical model of a Helicon Plasma Thruster
(HPT) which relies on: 1) the 3-D adVanced fluId dRifT diffUsion plaSma solver (3D …
(HPT) which relies on: 1) the 3-D adVanced fluId dRifT diffUsion plaSma solver (3D …
Parametric study of a cathode-less radio frequency thruster
M Magarotto, D Pavarin - IEEE Transactions on Plasma …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A cathode-less radio frequency (RF) thruster is a plasma-based system for space
propulsion. It consists on a source for plasma generation driven by an RF antenna and a …
propulsion. It consists on a source for plasma generation driven by an RF antenna and a …
Semi-analytical model of a helicon plasma thruster
This article is devoted to the presentation of a semianalytical model of a helicon plasma
thruster based on: 1) a 0-D global source model (GSM) for the simulation of the plasma …
thruster based on: 1) a 0-D global source model (GSM) for the simulation of the plasma …
[HTML][HTML] Analysis of the plasma transport in numerical simulations of helicon plasma thrusters
The accurate simulation of the plasma transport in helicon sources is a key aspect to
improve the design of Helicon Plasma Thrusters (HPTs). Specifically, the 3D-VIRTUS code …
improve the design of Helicon Plasma Thrusters (HPTs). Specifically, the 3D-VIRTUS code …
Simulation of the plume of a magnetically enhanced plasma thruster with SPIS
A three-dimensional fully kinetic particle-in-cell (PIC) simulation strategy has been
implemented to simulate the acceleration stage of a magnetically enhanced plasma thruster …
implemented to simulate the acceleration stage of a magnetically enhanced plasma thruster …
Propulsion Technologies for CubeSats
S Alnaqbi, D Darfilal, SSM Swei - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper explores the wide-ranging topography of micro-propulsion systems that have
been flown in different small satellite missions. CubeSats, known for their compact size and …
been flown in different small satellite missions. CubeSats, known for their compact size and …
Study on the influence of the magnetic field geometry on the power deposition in a helicon plasma source
M Magarotto, D Melazzi, D Pavarin - Journal of Plasma Physics, 2019 - cambridge.org
We have numerically studied how an actual confinement magnetostatic field affects power
deposition in a helicon source. We have solved the wave propagation by means of two …
deposition in a helicon source. We have solved the wave propagation by means of two …
Thrust characteristics of high-density helicon plasma using argon and xenon gases
D Kuwahara, S Shinohara, K Yano - Journal of Propulsion and Power, 2017 - arc.aiaa.org
A helicon plasma thruster has been studied to develop a completely electrodeless electric
thruster using high-density helicon plasmas. The proposed helicon plasma thruster involves …
thruster using high-density helicon plasmas. The proposed helicon plasma thruster involves …
State-of-the-art for small satellite propulsion systems
KI Parker - 2016 biennial Aerospace Systems Conference of the …, 2016 - ntrs.nasa.gov
The NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC) is in the business of performing
world-class, space-based, scientific research on various spacecraft platforms, which now …
world-class, space-based, scientific research on various spacecraft platforms, which now …
Trajectory design of formation flying constellation for space-based solar power
The concept of collecting solar power in space and transmitting it to the Earth using a
microwave beam has appealed to the imagination of numerous researchers in the past. The …
microwave beam has appealed to the imagination of numerous researchers in the past. The …