Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Apr 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978aiaa.confq....r&link_type=abstract
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt, International Electric Pro
Computer Science
Performance
Collision Parameters, Correlation Coefficients, Electric Propulsion, Hollow Cathodes, Rare Gases, Argon, Debye Length, Life (Durability), Mean Free Path, Mercury (Metal), Orifices, Performance Tests, Xenon
Scientific paper
A use of the inert gases argon and xenon as possible alternatives to mercury and cesium is being considered for electrical propulsion applications. Operation up to 200 hours has been demonstrated for hollow cathodes employing argon as propellant. A description is presented of an investigation which has been conducted to obtain basic information for an improvement of hollow cathode performance with inert gases. Neutralizer tests were conducted in a 1.2-m diameter vacuum tank, with a 15-cm multipole thruster. Progress was achieved towards the goal of a generalized description of hollow cathode performance. Extrapolation of the erosion based upon a 200-hour endurance test predicts an ultimate lifetime of 1400 to 10,000 hours.
Kaufman H. R.
Rehn L.
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