发明名称 |
Dual-mode chemical-electric thrusters for spacecraft |
摘要 |
Spacecraft thrusters capable of dual-mode operation, and a method of applying propulsion to a spacecraft using a dual-mode thruster are provided. In one embodiment, the thrusters of the current invention can operate as a chemical motor to provide high thrust and low propellant exhaust velocity to achieve fast maneuverability, or as an electric propulsion thruster to provide low thrust and high exhaust velocity to perform maneuvers with a minimal amount of propellant. |
申请公布号 |
AU2003304728(A8) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.05.31 |
申请号 |
AU20030304728 |
申请日期 |
2003.11.03 |
申请人 |
W.E. RESEARCH, LLC |
发明人 |
SPANJERS, GREGORY G.;WHITE, DAVID;DULLIGAN, MICHAEL;NGUYEN, HIEU;SPORES, RONALD A.;MAHAFFY, KEVIN E. |
分类号 |
F02K9/94 |
主分类号 |
F02K9/94 |
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