Title :
Magnetohydrodynamic orbit control for satellites
Author :
Demetriades, S. T.
Author_Institution :
Space Propulsion Laboratory, NORAIR Division, Northrop Corporation, Hawthorne, Calif.
Abstract :
Successful orbit control requires electric propulsion systems capable either of frequent refueling and/or of very high specific impulse. The theory of the magnetogasdynamic (MGD) ramjet and the MGD rocket is developed and the power requirements as well as some of the design considerations are given. Practical problem areas are outlined and some of the present equipment is described.
Keywords :
Chemicals; Equations; Heating; Mathematical model; Orbits; Propulsion; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1960.6432962
