Power supply and control device particularly for RF ion thrustors.

摘要

Power supply and control device particularly for radiofrequency ion thrustors, comprising enabling means (54) and electric power distribution means which are electrically connected selectively to satellite batteries and to photovoltaic panels by means of voltage preregulators (76). The enabling means are connected to a satellite computer (55) to which control logic means are furthermore connected. The distribution means supply conversion means and regulation means which can be controlled by the control logic means. The conversion means and the regulation means generate supply voltages for a radiofrequency ion thrustor (77), a neutralizer (78), fuel infeed valves (79) and fuel pressure regulators for said thrustor (77) and for a radiofrequency generator (80). <IMAGE>