Electric Propulsion activities in Italy are essentially concentrated in Pisa at Centrospazio/Alta and in Florence at LABEN-Proel. Together, the two organizations’ range of activities cover all of the major EP concepts, including gridded ion thrusters (LABEN-Proel), Hall thrusters (both), FEEP (Centrospazio/Alta), magneto-plasma-dynamic (MPD) thrusters (Centrospazio/ Alta). The two companies have a relevant and recognized role in Europe in producing components (grids, cathodes, composite tanks) and in the field of specialised services, especially regarding high power thrusters testing. Qualification of complete propulsion subsystems (the FEEP microthruster and the RMT low-thrust ion engine) is underway. A joint program for the development of advanced, high power thrusters has been recently established
Status and Perspectives of Electric Propulsion in Italy
MARCUCCIO, SALVO;
2002-01-01
Abstract
Electric Propulsion activities in Italy are essentially concentrated in Pisa at Centrospazio/Alta and in Florence at LABEN-Proel. Together, the two organizations’ range of activities cover all of the major EP concepts, including gridded ion thrusters (LABEN-Proel), Hall thrusters (both), FEEP (Centrospazio/Alta), magneto-plasma-dynamic (MPD) thrusters (Centrospazio/ Alta). The two companies have a relevant and recognized role in Europe in producing components (grids, cathodes, composite tanks) and in the field of specialised services, especially regarding high power thrusters testing. Qualification of complete propulsion subsystems (the FEEP microthruster and the RMT low-thrust ion engine) is underway. A joint program for the development of advanced, high power thrusters has been recently establishedI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
