Electrospray Thrusters for Spacecraft Propulsion: Fundamentals and Technology

Erscheinungsjahr 2022
ISBN: 978-0-12-821220-2
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Electrospray Thrusters for Spacecraft Propulsion: Fundamentals and Technology covers the fundamentals and underlying physics of electrosprays and how they are used in controlling thruster performance. The book begins with a historical overview, exploring how this technology has been rapidly growing with the emergence of small satellites and CubeSats. It covers a variety of topics such as electrospray plumes, interfacing with spacecraft, dual propulsion, fluid feed systems, hybrid concepts, and future developments. It will be a valuable resource for aerospace and mechanical engineers, researchers and advanced students taking electric propulsion courses.

Zielgruppe

Aerospace & mechanical engineers, researcher, and propulsion engineers
PhD and MA students taking a course in electric propulsion

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gamero-Castano, Manuel

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Aerodynamik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction2. Fundamentals of electrospraying3. Particle emission modes in electrospray thrusters4. Thruster designs and implementations5. Propulsion applications

Über Autor(innen)

Gamero-Castano, Manuel
Dr. Gamero is a leading researcher in electrospray thrusters and electrospraying technology. He is renowned both for his experimental and analytical work. He has authored over 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals and several dozen conference articles.