Abstract
The radio-frequency ion thruster (RIT) is a gridded ion accelerator which is used as an alternating electro-magnetic field for plasma production. It is suggested to use the 0-D analytical model based on energy and particles balance equations for RIT integral parameters estimation as well as for quick analysis of the influence of RIT design modification on thruster performance improvement. The numerical results of 0-D model (geometry of the discharge chamber, input power, ion current) can be used as the first assumption for more complicated models (1-D or 2-D). The calculations are verified by experimental data. Such analysis is very helpful for an experimental research of the thruster. It gives the possibility to reduce the amount of hours of the experimental work, and consequently the cost of the experiment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
