Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP140100571

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP140100571

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Physics of a new low power electrothermal radiofrequency plasma thruster. Electric propulsion is the new wave of attitude control for spacecraft. Space engines must be small, lightweight and able to run unattended for over 20 years in a very harsh environment. The physics of a new electrothermal radiofrequency plasma thruster will be investigated. Neutral gas heating will be initially quantified by optical spectroscopy combined with computer generated simulated spectra. A space ready prototype will be designed, manufactured and developed to carry out direct measurements of thrust and gas heating in our large space simulation vacuum facility.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 31-12-2016

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $391,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics | Aerospace Engineering not elsewhere classified | Plasma Physics; Fusion Plasmas; Electrical Discharges

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | National Security |

Other Keywords

Aerospace Engineering not elsewhere classified | Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle and Plasma Physics | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | National Security | Plasma Physics; Fusion Plasmas; Electrical Discharges

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