Cathode-less RF plasma thruster design and optimisation for an atmosphere-breathing electric propulsion (ABEP) system
Shaun Andrews, Raoul Andriulli, Nabil Souhair, Mirko Magarotto, Fabrizio Ponti
Topics & Concepts
Electrically powered spacecraft propulsionAerospace engineeringAtmosphere (unit)PropulsionCathodeIon thrusterBreathingSpacecraft propulsionPlasmaPhysicsAstrobiologyEngineeringElectrical engineeringNuclear physicsMeteorologyMedicineAnatomyPlasma Diagnostics and ApplicationsPlasma Applications and DiagnosticsIonosphere and magnetosphere dynamics