Author:
Braga Leonardo L.,Miranda Rodrigo A.
Abstract
Abstract
In this work we compare the performance of two types of Hall thrusters, namely, the SPT-100 and the PHall-IIc, the latter being developed by the Plasma Physics Laboratory at the University of Brasilia. The comparison is carried out by performing particle-in-cell simulations. We compute thruster parameters such as thrust and specific impulse. Our results can contribute to the design of electric propulsion devices for future Brazilian space missions.
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy