Direct current arc plasma thrusters for space applications: basic physics, design and perspectives

被引：10

作者：

Baranov O. ^{[1
]}

Levchenko I. ^{[2
,3
]}

Xu S. ^{[2
]}

Wang X.G. ^{[4
]}

Zhou H.P. ^{[5
]}

Bazaka K. ^{[2
,3
,6
]}

机构：

[1] National Aerospace University, Kharkov

[2] Plasma Sources and Application Centre/Space Propulsion Centre Singapore, NIE, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

[3] School of Chemistry, Physics, and Mechanical Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 4000, QLD

[4] Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin

[5] School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2006 Xiyuan Ave, West High-Tech Zone, Sichuan, Chengdu

[6] Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, 4000, QLD

来源：

Reviews of Modern Plasma Physics | / 3卷 / 1期

基金：

新加坡国家研究基金会;

关键词：

Arc discharge; Arc plasma propulsion; High-density plasma; Plasma acceleration; Space propulsion;

D O I：

10.1007/s41614-019-0023-3

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摘要：

Renewed interest in space exploration and aspirations for colonization of Mars, Moon and possibly other extra-terrestrial bodies puts pressure on the present-day space technology to become more efficient. Space engines, or thrusters, are the key element of any spacecraft and thus, continuous improvement in thruster design and performance is needed to realize the mankind’s goal of becoming a truly space faring civilization. Space micropropulsion systems that utilize plasma and electric fields to accelerate and expel mass to produce reactive thrust are advanced propulsion systems that can deliver very high specific impulse. In this review, we outline basic physical principles and design approaches for future direct-arc plasma propulsion systems. We then examine major obstacles and prospects for application of direct-arc plasmas in this type of space thrusters. © 2019, Division of Plasma Physics, Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies.

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