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nanoFET Satellite Propulsion System for Defensive Counter Space
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Fiscal Year: 2007Title: nanoFET Satellite Propulsion System for Defensive Counter SpaceAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9550-07-C-0144Award Amount: $99,976.00
Abstract:
The nanoparticle field extraction thruster (nanoFET) is being developed as an efficient, variable specific impulse electric propulsion device. NanoFET provides thrust by extracting nanometer- to micron-sized particles from a liquid reservoir, and accelerating them electrostatically. With its high efficiency and large thrust-to-power ratio over an unprecedented specific impulse range (100 to 10,000 seconds), nanoFET can provide an exceptional improvement over current propulsion options. In addition, the nature of nanoFET, with its generated beam of solid particles, provides a significant opportunity for counter-space. The objective of this STTR project is to explore nanoFET's utility for the counter-space application. Our team will characterize a variety of coating, erosion, and momentum transfer effects generated by nanoFET that could be used to defend critical U.S. space assets.Small Business Information at Submission:Research Institution Information:ELECTRODYNAMIC APPLICATIONS, INC.
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Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
Award ID: 83389 |
Program Year/Program: 2007 / STTR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F074-036-0327 |
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