Coordinated Fuse-Controller System for Multiple Arcjet Operation.

摘要

An innovative approach of connecting multiple arcjet thrusters to a single arcjet power conditioning unit (PCU) is presented. The approach uses fuses and a coordinated electronic controller to perform the functions of operating multiple thrusters with one PCU, therefore eliminating the need for high current, high voltage arcjet selector switches. Phase I effort will design the controller and identify the proper fuse as well as conduct liaison with other high power arcjet experimenters to verify this innovative approach. (Author)