Early Application of Solar-electric Propulsion to a 1-astronomical-unit Out-of-the-ecliptic Mission
Author | : William C. Strack |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 1970 |
ISBN-10 | : UIUC:30112106691600 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Download or read book Early Application of Solar-electric Propulsion to a 1-astronomical-unit Out-of-the-ecliptic Mission written by William C. Strack and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current technology for solar-electric propulsion is used to assess the potential performance advantages of low-thrust propulsion for an out-of-the-ecliptic mission. Simple normal-to-the-orbit thrust steering is assumed with coast subarcs permitted. The electric spacecraft is launched onto an Earth escape trajectory by an Atlas (SLV3C)-Centaur or a Titan IIIC. Comparisons with a similarly launched uprated Burner II stage reveal that significant performance gains are possible using the electric stage with 250- to 475-day flight times.