Optimal Trajectories for Spacecrafts with M2P2

Authors

  • Andrea Bolle "Sapienza", Università di Roma
  • Christian Circi "Sapienza", Università di Roma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1685/

Keywords:

satellite, optimization, trajectory

Abstract

Mini Magnetospheric Plasma Propulsion (M2P2) is a of propulsion system based upon the deflection of the ambient plasma through the deployment of a magnetic bubble surrounding the spacecraft. Although the plasma momentum is small, it is possible to obtain even some newtons of thrust through the employment of a large magnetic field. After a brief description of the dynamic model of thrust, a discussion of the performances of M2P2 in comparison with other propulsion systems is given. Results of comparisons are expressed through some test cases. [DOI: 10.1685/CSC09304] About DOI

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Published

2009-08-12

Issue

Vol. 3 (2009)

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