To develop and evaluate a pulsed RF-electric plasma propulsion system with precise timing and thrust capabilities.
Designed a pulsed RF-electric propulsion system operating at ~220 Hz.
Utilized magnetically collimated argon plasma for thrust generation.
Implemented phase-synchronized electric acceleration for improved performance.
Achieved millinewton-range thrust from the propulsion system.
Demonstrated consistent phase-locked operation at ~220 Hz.
Abstract
A pulsed RF-electric plasma propulsion system with phase-locked timing at ~220 Hz. Reports millinewton-range thrust from magnetically collimated argon plasma with phase-synchronized electric acceleration.