Pulsed inductive thruster for multimegawatt nuclear electric propulsion supporting lunar-Mars missions

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Aug 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992wadc.iafcqr...l&link_type=abstract

IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 43rd, Washington, Aug. 28-Sept. 5, 1992. 9 p.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Electrodeless Discharges, Engine Design, Induction Motors, Nuclear Electric Propulsion, Space Exploration, Thrustors, Electric Networks, Electric Pulses, Lunar Exploration, Plasma Engines, Thrust Measurement

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The mode of operation of the pulsed inductive thruster (PIT) is described, and the results of tests with earlier designs, the design approach of the Mark V thruster, experimental techniques, and recent test results are presented. The PIT utilizes a one-meter-diameter, flat spiral coil energized impulsively from a capacitor bank. The PIT is proposed for megawatt class nuclear-electric cargo vehicles able to support Mars and lunar exploration and base development activities.

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