Title :
Colloid-thruster measurements
Author :
Bailey, A.G. ; Bracher, J.E. ; von Rohden, H.J.
Author_Institution :
European Space Research Organisation Domeinweg, Noordwijk, Netherlands
Abstract :
Measurements on a capillary-fed colloid thruster with a Zener-diode-like voltage/current (V/I) characteristic are reported. The propellant mass-flow rate m was practically constant over the entire operating range of the current I. A consideration of the V/I and m/I characteristics enables thruster performance to be gauged in a straightforward way.
Keywords :
aerospace propulsion; aerospace propulsion; capillary fed colloid thruster measurements; mass flow rate; thruster current dependence; voltage current characteristics;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19710506
