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http://dx.doi.org/10.20910/JASE.2022.16.5.26

A Study on the Application of a Fully Electric Propulsion System for Geostationary Missions  

Choi, Jaedong (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Park, Bongkyu (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
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Journal of Aerospace System Engineering / v.16, no.5, 2022 , pp. 26-34 More about this Journal
Abstract
The propulsion system of geostationary orbiting satellites is typically used to raise the orbit into a transfer orbit, maintain the orbital position in the south/north, east/west direction in regular operation, and accumulate momentum in the south/north and east/west direction. Recently, when an electric propulsion system is used in a geostationary orbit satellite, the payload capacity can be increased by about 40% compared to a chemical propulsion system. However, despite these advantages, using an electric propulsion system has several limitations that should apply to all geostationary orbiting satellites. This paper discusses the operational constraints to consider when developing an indigenous geostationary satellite using a fully electric propulsion, radiation exposure, and control mechanism design due to unit displacement and floating ground-design. A high-voltage control unit for electric drives were analyzed.
Keywords
Geostationary Satellite; Full Electric Propulsion System; Transfer Orbit; Station Keeping; Orbit Raising; Satellite Dry Mass;
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