Electromagnetism surrounding Plasmoid Formation in an FRC Test Article
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Aerospace Engineering
Research Advisor
Rovey, Joshua L.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri Space Grant
Abstract
Modern spaceflight technology is inhibited by current propulsion limitations, specifically low impulse, low exit velocity propulsion systems. Field reversed configuration plasmoid formation devices offer a high impulse, high exit velocity electric propulsion solution to future spaceflight requirements. The purpose of this study is to investigate plasmoid formation within a test article of such configuration, determine plasma characteristics via the quantification of magnetic flux vs time within the test article, and nullify electromagnetic pulse issues associated with the discharge of the test article.
Biography
Samuel is majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a M.N. in Mathematics, He is currently conducting undergraduate research at the Missouri S&T Aerospace Plasma Laboratory. He is a member of Sigma Gamma Tau and Tau Beta Pi and is the President of the Missouri S&T Mathematical Association.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Award
Engineering oral presentation, First place
Location
Carver Room
Presentation Date
10 Apr 2012, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Electromagnetism surrounding Plasmoid Formation in an FRC Test Article
Carver Room
Modern spaceflight technology is inhibited by current propulsion limitations, specifically low impulse, low exit velocity propulsion systems. Field reversed configuration plasmoid formation devices offer a high impulse, high exit velocity electric propulsion solution to future spaceflight requirements. The purpose of this study is to investigate plasmoid formation within a test article of such configuration, determine plasma characteristics via the quantification of magnetic flux vs time within the test article, and nullify electromagnetic pulse issues associated with the discharge of the test article.
