3D Quasi-Neutral Far Field Plume Modeling of SPT-100

Arman Tekinalp, Deborah A. Levin

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Abstract

Hall thrusters are a common spacecraft propulsion device for orbit maintenance and north-south station keeping. One of the concerns about Hall thrusters is the effect of the thruster plume on the spacecraft life [1]. The sputtering of high energy ions, can cause erosion of sensitive surface coatings used for solar cell elements and thermal control. Although previously there has been ground-based facility tests, these could not replicate a space environment, due to the so called facility effects [2]. Thus, in order to understand the effect of CEX ions, Hall thruster plumes should be modeled.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationICOPS 2018 - 45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538645895
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 24 2018
Event45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2018 - Denver, United States
Duration: Jun 24 2018Jun 28 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Plasma Science
Volume2018-June
ISSN (Print)0730-9244

Conference

Conference45th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period6/24/186/28/18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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