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Actualization of an efficient throttleable laser propulsion mode

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  • Zhang, Haonan
  • Duan, Buren
  • Wu, Lizhi
  • Hua, Zuohao
  • Bao, Zijing
  • Guo, Ning
  • Ye, Yinghua
  • Galfetti, Luciano
  • DeLuca, Luigi T.
  • Shen, Ruiqi

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Conventional propulsion systems are difficult to change between propelling and non-propelling modes. Throttleable propulsion that results from the control of the input energy is a significant further step toward application in various space missions. We present our work on a novel propulsion mode producing throttleable thrust under the control of our low power CW laser. This photosensitive propellant is fully capable of repeated ignition and interruption, while generating gases that are more environmentally friendly with decreased solid residues. Laser ignition and combustion performance of such modes are characterized. Laser-controlled combustion behavior examples are shown and discussed. These results show potential applications in many aspects of space missions, such as maneuvers in space, attitude control, orbit raising and microsatellite deorbiting.

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  • Zhang, Haonan & Duan, Buren & Wu, Lizhi & Hua, Zuohao & Bao, Zijing & Guo, Ning & Ye, Yinghua & Galfetti, Luciano & DeLuca, Luigi T. & Shen, Ruiqi, 2021. "Actualization of an efficient throttleable laser propulsion mode," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 221(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:221:y:2021:i:c:s0360544221001195
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.119870
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    1. Duan, Buren & Zhang, Haonan & Hua, Zuohao & Wu, Lizhi & Bao, Zijing & Guo, Ning & Ye, Yinghua & Shen, Ruiqi, 2022. "Burning characteristics and combustion wave model of AP/AN-based laser-controlled solid propellant," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 253(C).

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