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Two-Dimensional Micro-Colloid Thruster Fabrication
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2004Title: Two-Dimensional Micro-Colloid Thruster FabricationAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9550-04-C-0118Award Amount: $99,677.00
Abstract:
The proposed research for this project is to perform preliminary required research in order to pursue microfabricated colloid thruster arrays. The project is comprised of the following tasks: i. propellant selection studies to determine appropriate propellant for microfabricated configurations and desired thrust regimes, ii. study of capillary feed physics for transport of propellant to electrospray tips, iii. investigation of extractor electrode designs suitable for high-density arrays of electrospray sources, iv. Characterization of electrochemical corrosion effects upon silicon, the preferred material for microfabrication, v. development of improved models of the electrospray phenomena, and vi. test of a novel bipolar colloid thruster that may promote extended thruster operation in the ionic regime.Small Business Information at Submission:Principal Investigator:
Manuel Martinez-Sanchez
Professor, Aeronautics & Astronauti
6172535613
mmart@mit.eduResearch Institution Information:BUSEK CO., INC.
11 Tech Circle Natick, MA 01760EIN/Tax ID: 042881247DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: NoMassachusetts Institute of Tech.
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139Contact: Michael CorcoranContact Phone: (617) 253-3906RI Type: Nonprofit college or university
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 67905 |
Program Year/Program: 2004 / STTR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F045-005-0186 |
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