Title :
AC system-plasma interactions
Author :
Stillwell, R.P. ; Stevens, N.J. ; Crawford, G.K. ; Strader, S.R. ; Valles, J.R.
Author_Institution :
TRW, Redondo Beach, CA, USA
fDate :
12/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An experimental study was conducted to determine the interaction between space plasma and an AC power system. The results indicate that there is resonance coupling at low frequencies. This resonance coupling results in increased current collection by an AC system compared to a similar DC system
Keywords :
aerospace test facilities; space vehicle power plants; AC power system; AC system-plasma interactions; experimental study; low frequencies; resonance coupling; space plasma; Cable shielding; Coaxial cables; Plasma density; Plasma measurements; Plasma properties; Plasma sheaths; Plasma simulation; Probes; Space stations; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
