The performance of electrothermal thrusters is discussed and, particularly, the performance of augmented hydrazine catalytic thrusters. The influence of the mass of the power system, the thrust level, and the propellant on the mass efficiency of the propulsion systems for a certain mission are investigated. The influence of the power and tank pressure on the performance of an augmented catalytic thruster is determined. A number of electrothermal systems, some of them under development, is analyzed. The materials and the problems found in the construction of such systems are studied.
Analise de Propulsores Eletrotermicos (Analysis of Electrothermal Thrusters)
1991
128 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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