Author: Lauren Grant

Computation Modeling and Simulations of Micro-Cavity Discharge (MCD) Thrusters Computational modeling and simulation studies of novel Micro-Cavity Discharge (MCD) Thruster devices for small satellite propulsion are being performed.  MCD thrusters are a class of electrothermal propulsion devices for small satellites.  MCD thrusters are driven by low radio-frequency micron-scale dielectric barrier discharges in a flow-through (plasmatron)…