3-D Simulations of NSTAR Ion Thruster Plasma Interactions

Wang, J.; Brophy, J.; Polk, J.; Brinza, D.

dc.contributor.author	Wang, J.	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Brophy, J.	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Polk, J.	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Brinza, D.	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2004-10-04T21:09:24Z
dc.date.available	2004-10-04T21:09:24Z
dc.date.issued	1996-07	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Lake Buena Vista, FL	en_US
dc.identifier.clearanceno	95-1504	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2014/32142
dc.description.abstract	Described is a Particle-in-Cell with Monte Carlo Collision code developed to perform detailed three-dimensional ion thruster simulations. To capture the full kinetic behavior of ion thruster plumes, both the electrons and ions are treated as test particles. Simulation results are given of the NSTAR ion thruster under ground test and in space conditions. Numerical results are compared.	en_US
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dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.subject.other	NSTAR Ion Thruster Plasma Ionization Particles	en_US
dc.title	3-D Simulations of NSTAR Ion Thruster Plasma Interactions	en_US