Electric propulsion has become popular nowadays owing to the trend of miniaturizing the
size and mass of satellites. However, the main drawback of the most popular approach …

Micropropulsion systems are rapidly gaining attention from the small satellite community as
they can increase the mission lifetime and allow the satellite to perform complex maneuvers …

A thrust stand is developed for testing micro-Newton level thrusters on the ground. The stand
is composed of a compound pendulum that is symmetrically suspended by two thin …

The ignition and optimization of the pulsed micro-cathode triggerless vacuum arc thruster
model are analyzed. To this end a simplified model of the thruster consisting of two …

This paper presents the development of an alternative electromagnetic calibration system.
Utilising commercially available voice coils and permanent magnets, the proposed system is …

Vacuum arc thrusters (VATs) are a potentially useful technology for use as microthrusters,
given their simplicity, low mass, and low-power requirements. However, further development …

In this paper, we present enhanced flow rate measurement by applying the contactless
Lorentz Force Velocimetry (LFV) technique. Particularly, we show that the LFV is a feasible …

The critical structural parameters are optimized and studied using the numerical simulation
method to improve the resolution and stability of the Micro-Thrust Measurement Platform …

Micro-newton thrust stands are widely used in thruster ground calibration procedures for a
variety of space missions. The conventional analytical model does not consider the gravity …

The micro-cathode arc thruster is a promising micro-propulsion technology. However, the
short service life of the conductive film-triggering units is one of the important factors limited …