High Fidelity Multi-Objective Design Optimization of a Downscaled Cusped Field Thruster
The Cusped Field Thruster (CFT) concept has demonstrated significantly improved performance over the Hall Effect Thruster and the Gridded Ion Thruster; however, little is understood about the complexities of the interactions and interdependencies of the geometrical, magnetic and ion beam properties...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Aerospace |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/4/4/55 |