Electric/Plasma Propulsion Research in SPEPL
Event details
| Date | 23.03.2016 |
| Speaker | Prof. Haibin Tang, Space Plasma & Electric Propulsion Laboratory, School of Astronautics, Beihang University |
| Location |
PPB 019
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
The Electric/Plasma Propulsion has recently arrest global attention by itsremarkably high specific impulse and exhaust velocity, which is highly likely to save fuel, to increase payload rate and lifetime of spacecraft in space exploration. Established in 1998 by School of Astronautics, Beihang University, the SPEPL (Space Plasma & Electric Propulsion Laboratory) has been one of the most active groups researching the various scientific issues.
Currently, we have spent much effort in the study of Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster & Magnetic Nozzle, Miniature Hall & Ion Thruster and Hollow Cathode, Pulsed Plasma Thruster, Plasma Thruster Plume, and other relevant subjects. The characteristics of Arcjet Thruster and Colloid Ion Thruster had been also examined in SPEPL a few years ago. To design, manufacture, and test these thruster systems, the experimental apparatuses including Vacuum Facilities, Probes Diagnostics, Micro-Impulse Measuring Equipment etc., have been greatly developed. Meanwhile, our research interests have been focusing on the modeling & numerical simulations via Particle Dynamics & PIC/MCC Method as well, which can offer considerable insights into the plasma basic mechanisms.
Forfurther study of the Electric/Plasma Propulsion, we shall devote to the thruster of large thrust and high specific impulse/high efficiency, the thruster of micro scale, and the problem of plasma plume. Owing to its strong character of interdiscipline, many new ideas and inventions are believed to burst out constantly.
Currently, we have spent much effort in the study of Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster & Magnetic Nozzle, Miniature Hall & Ion Thruster and Hollow Cathode, Pulsed Plasma Thruster, Plasma Thruster Plume, and other relevant subjects. The characteristics of Arcjet Thruster and Colloid Ion Thruster had been also examined in SPEPL a few years ago. To design, manufacture, and test these thruster systems, the experimental apparatuses including Vacuum Facilities, Probes Diagnostics, Micro-Impulse Measuring Equipment etc., have been greatly developed. Meanwhile, our research interests have been focusing on the modeling & numerical simulations via Particle Dynamics & PIC/MCC Method as well, which can offer considerable insights into the plasma basic mechanisms.
Forfurther study of the Electric/Plasma Propulsion, we shall devote to the thruster of large thrust and high specific impulse/high efficiency, the thruster of micro scale, and the problem of plasma plume. Owing to its strong character of interdiscipline, many new ideas and inventions are believed to burst out constantly.
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