Journal of Siberian Federal University. Engineering & Technologies / Overview of Known Power Methods for Measuring the Jet Thrust of Ion Thrusters: Pivot Targets

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Issue
Journal of Siberian Federal University. Engineering & Technologies. 2024 17 (4)
Authors
Vavilov, Igor S.; Lokotaev, Dmitry V.; Yachmenev, Pavel S.; Fedyanin, Victor V.; Zharikov, Konstantin I.; Stepen, Pavel V.; Lukyanchik, Anton I.
Contact information
Vavilov, Igor S.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; ; Lokotaev, Dmitry V.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; Yachmenev, Pavel S.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; Fedyanin, Victor V.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; Zharikov, Konstantin I.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; Stepen, Pavel V.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation; Lukyanchik, Anton I.: Omsk State Technical University Omsk, Russian Federation
Keywords
LVDS; pivot; target; disc; knife blade; optical sensor; jet propulsion; ion thruster; calibration; LVDS; capacitive sensor; cylindrical target
Abstract

The paper provides an overview of most existing designs of power stands based on a hinged target designed to measure the thrust of ion thrusters. 14 unique designs of stands based on a hinged target are presented, and 2 designs of aerodynamic stands based on an elastic target are additionally added. The presented stands based on an elastic target have a measurement range of steady-state thrust from 15 μN to 300 mN. The stands based on hinged targets cover the range of measured steady-state thrust from 0.2 μN to 2.5 N and the range of measured thrust pulses from 20 μN ·s to 1 mN·s. The temporary section from 1982 to 2015 is covered. The methods of recording micro-displacements of the sensing element, damping of parasitic vibrations and calibration of stands are shown. Data on errors in measuring thrust by stands are presented

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515–537
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Paper at repository of SibFU
https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/153188

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