Throughout most of the twentieth century, electric propulsion was considered the technology of the future. Now, the future has arrived. This important new book explains the fundamentals of electric propulsion for spacecraft and describes in detail the physics and characteristics of the two major electric thrusters in use today, ion and Hall thrusters. The authors provide an introduction to plasma physics in order to allow readers to understand the models and derivations used in determining electric thruster performance. They then go on to present detailed explanations of: Thruster principles Ion thruster plasma generators and accelerator grids Hollow cathodes Hall thrusters Ion and Hall thruster plumes Flight ion and Hall thrusters Based largely on research and development performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and complemented with scores of tables, figures, homework problems, and references, Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters is an indispensable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to enter the aerospace industry. It also serves as an equally valuable resource for professional engineers already at work in the field.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9780470429273
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94462571
Product Key Features
Author
Dan M. Goebel, Ira Katz
Publication Name
Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Engineering & Technology
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
526 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
841g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Ira Katz, Dan M. Goebel
Series Title
Jpl Space Science and Technology Series
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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