Techniques for charging effect analysis in regard to integration of electric propulsion with spacecraft

Аuthors

Plokhikh A. P., Malko E. V.^*

Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), 4, Volokolamskoe shosse, Moscow, А-80, GSP-3, 125993, Russia

*e-mail: k503@mai.ru

Abstract

Simulation techniques and appropriated software are considered to analyze charging effects with respect to integration of electric propulsion with a spacecraft. Basic physics is considered to simulate charging effects caused with Earth’s magnetosphere as well as numerical test results in regard to realistic spacecraft mathematical analyzed. Practical recommendations are suggested to use the software for a spacecraft design support.

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