@inproceedings{1ba61cc8509d456096bc162dde6b9655,
title = "Modeling and direct thrust measurements of an 8-ghz microwave electrothermal thruster",
abstract = "Fluid mechanics modeling and direct thrust measurements on an 8-GHz microwave electrothermal thruster were performed. Computer modeling involved implementing 2D and 3D simulations of swirl flow dynamics and choked nozzle flow in a cylindrical cavity. These models were run in COMSOL Multiphysics to simulate flow conditions in the thruster and ultimately lead to a fully integrated fluids and electromagnetic model. Experimental work involved redesign of the thruster cavity and construction and testing of a vertical thrust stand. Thrust measurements were taken using ammonia and simulated decomposed hydrazine as propellants. Testing was performed over a range of 100 to 250 W of microwave power input into the thruster.",
author = "Hopkins, {Jeffrey R.} and Christopher DeForce and Micci, {Michael M.} and Bil{\'e}n, {Sven G.} and Chianese, {Silvio G.}",
year = "2011",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781600869495",
series = "47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2011",
booktitle = "47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2011",
note = "47th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2011 ; Conference date: 31-07-2011 Through 03-08-2011",
}