@inproceedings{c336858c9f084aa0afb0cf4351fb6ef7,
title = "A thrust stand for high-power steady-state plasma thrusters",
abstract = "The operation of an inverted-pendulum thrust stand to measure thrust for high-power steady-state plasma thrusters is presented. An extensive calibration procedure that characterizes the thrust stand response to thrust and forces induced by the interaction of current carrying conductors is discussed. Techniques are also described that reduce thrust measurement errors induced by thermal effects on the stand. Sensitivities of 3.00±0.32 mV/mN are achieved using a laser-based system to measure stand deflection. Data taken with the 30 kW Lorentz Force Accelerator with lithium vapor propellant operating at 500 A, 9.5 mg/s lithium flow rate and a 0.07 T applied field give a measured thrust of 265±48 mN and a nominal 20% thrust efficiency.",
author = "Cassady, {L. D.} and Kodys, {A. D.} and Choueiri, {E. Y.}",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.2514/6.2002-4118",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781624101151",
series = "38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit",
publisher = "American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.",
booktitle = "38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit",
note = "38th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2002 ; Conference date: 07-07-2002 Through 10-07-2002",
}