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TRP Work Plan 2005-2007
Description of Activities
TEC-SB/7935/dc
12/Feb/09
4.5 - Propulsion / Advanced Propulsion Concepts for In-Space Operations
TRP Reference:
Title:
T404-02MP
Technical Assessment for High Power Magneto Plasma Dynamics (MPD) Systems
The proposed activity has the following main objectives: 1. Mission analysis, to investigate MPD mission possibilities and
subsequent MPD system requirements. 2. Preliminary consideration of a MPD in the 110-300kW range, and critical areas
identification (self applied and externally applied magnetic field solutions shall be studied and a trade-off shall be performed);
lifetime issues and possible improvement/solution shall be considered. The physical phenomena shall be analysed and
possible design analytical and mathematical models shall be used to evaluate impacts on the MPD system. A comparison
between self applied and applied magnetic field should be done.3. MPD roadmap: research and development activities plan to
achieve the maturity of the technology shall be done, together with the required time schedule evaluation. The Aurora
programme shall be taken into consideration as main driver.
Deliverables:
1. Mission analysis report. 2. 110-300kW MPD preliminary design report.3. MPD roadmap report.4. Final report
Current TRL: TRL2 Target TRL: TRL2-3 Application Need/Date: TRL5 >2015
Future high power platforms (exploration,
Application/Mission: Contract Duration:
etc.)
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.:
Consistency with Harmonisation
Electric Propulsion
Roadmap and Conclusions:
18 months
TRP Reference: T404-03MP
Title:
Advanced Electric Propulsion for a Service Module for VEGA
This activity includes the detailed assessment and preliminary design of a service module using electric propulsion (EP) to be
applied for LEO-MEO/LEO-GEO transfer orbits in order to increase payload capability of the Vega launcher. The service
module shall be equipped with independent AOCS, telecommunications system, autonomous navigation system (to reduce
cost of the ground segment). A set of orbital maneuvers (station keeping, GEO transfers and corrections on LEO) shall be
guaranteed. EP technologies to be assessed for the module are related to both classical EP (i.e. gridded ion engines,
Hall-effect thrusters and other types of EP. After a trade-off on performance, configuration and mission capability, the module
shall be designed and a development plan shall be prepared. The detailed activities include: feasibility study of EP (applied to
Vega), I/F’s requirements w.r.t the launcher, module configuration study, key technologies evaluation, mission analysis,
development & cost plans for B, C, D phases.
Deliverables:
Technical reports. Design file.
Current TRL: - Target TRL: TRL1 Application Need/Date: TRL5 by 2012
Application/Mission: Vega evolution. Contract Duration: 14 months
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-7758
Consistency with Harmonisation
Roadmap and Conclusions:
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