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Publications

Michael J. Patterson

First Authorships

  1. Patterson, M.J., Benson, S.W., and Soulas, G. C., “NEXT Ion Propulsion System Development Status,” JANNAF Publication SPS-III-14, December 2008.
  2. Patterson, M.J., “NEXT Study of Thruster Extended-Performance II (NEXT STEP II),” AIAA Paper No. 2008-4808, 44th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Hartford, CT, July 2008.
  3. Patterson, M.J., “Robust Low-Cost Cathode for Commercial Applications,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5170, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  4. Patterson, M.J. and Benson, S.W., “NEXT Ion Propulsion System Development Status and Performance,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5199, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  5. Patterson, M.J. and Benson, S.W., “NEXT Ion Propulsion System Development Status and Capabilities,” NASA Science Technology Conference, Paper D10P3, June 2007.
  6. Patterson, M.J., "NEXT Study of Thruster Extended Performance (NEXT STEP)", AIAA Paper No. 2006-4664, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  7. Patterson, M.J., Foster, J., McEwen, H., Pencil, E., VanNoord, J., and Herman, D., "NEXT Multi-Thruster Array Test – Engineering Demonstration," AIAA Paper No. 2006-5180, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  8. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Herakles Thruster Development for the Prometheus JIMO Mission,” AIAA Paper No. 2005-3890, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Tucson AZ, July 2005.
  9. Patterson, M.J., et al., “NEXT Ion Propulsion System: Single-String Integration Test Results,” JANNAF Conference, May 2004.
  10. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Ion Propulsion Development Activities at the NASA Glenn Research Center,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2003-4709, July 2003.
  11. Patterson, M.J., et al., “NEXT: NASA’S Evolutionary Xenon Thruster Development Status,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2003-4862, July 2003.
  12. Patterson, M. J., et al., “NEXT: NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2002-3832, July 2002.
  13. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Ion Propulsion Development Activities at the NASA Glenn Research Center,” IEPC Paper No. 01-088, October 2001.
  14. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Next-Generation 5/10 kW Ion Propulsion Development Status,“ IEPC Paper No. 01-089, October 2001.
  15. Patterson, M.J. and Foster, J.E., “Hollow Cathode Micro-Thruster Performance,” IEPC Paper No. 01-226, October 2001.
  16. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Recent Development Activities in Hollow Cathode Technology,” IEPC Paper No. 01-270, October 2001.
  17. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Development Status of a 5/10-kW Ion Engine,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2001-3489, July 2001.
  18. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Ion Propulsion Development Activities at NASA Glenn Research Center,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3810, July 2000.
  19. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Ion Engine Development for Interstellar Precursor Missions,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3811, July 2000.
  20. Patterson, M.J., “Low-Power Ion Thruster Development Status,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3347, July 1998.
  21. Patterson, M.J. and Grisnik, S.P., “Scaling of Ion Thrusters to Low Power,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-098, August 1997. (Also NASA TM-1998-206530).
  22. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Space Station Cathode Design, Performance, and Operating Specifications,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-170, August 1997.
  23. Patterson, M.J. and Oleson, S.R., “Low-Power Ion Propulsion for Small Spacecraft,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-3060, July 1997.
  24. Patterson, M.J., et al., "2.3 kW Ion Thruster Wear Test,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 95-2516, July 1995. (Also NASA TM-107076).
  25. Patterson, M.J., et al. “Functional Testing of the Space Station Plasma Contactor. “AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 94-3308, June 1994.
  26. Patterson, M.J., et al., "NASA 30 cm Ion Thruster Develop¬ment Status," AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 94-2849, June 1994. (Also NASA TM-106842).
  27. Patterson, M.J., Haag, T.W., and Hovan, S.A., "Perfor¬mance of the NASA 30 cm Ion Thruster," International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-108, September 1993. (Also NASA TM-1064226).
  28. Patterson, M.J., et al., "Plasma Contactor Devel¬opment for Space Station," International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-246, September 1993. (Also NASA TM-106425).
  29. Patterson, M.J., et al., "Plasma Contactor Technolo¬gy for Space Station Freedom," AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-2228, June 1993. (Also NASA TM-106291).
  30. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Derated Ion Thruster Development Status,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-2225, June 1993. (Also NASA TM-106292).
  31. Patterson, M.J., “Low-Isp Derated Ion Thruster Operation,” AIAA Paper No. 92-3203, July 1992.
  32. Patterson, M.J. and Williams, G.J., "Krypton Ion Thruster Performance," AIAA Paper No. 92-3144, July 1992.
  33. Patterson, M.J. and Mohajeri, K., “Neutralizer Optimization,” IEPC Paper No. 91-151, October 1991.
  34. Patterson, M.J. and Foster, J.E., “Performance and Optimization of a ‘Derated’ Ion Thruster for Auxiliary Propulsion,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 91-2350, June 1991. (Also NASA TM-105144).
  35. Patterson, M.J. and Verhey, T.R., “5kW Xenon Ion Thruster Lifetest,” AIAA Paper No. 90-2543, July 1990.
  36. Patterson, M.J. and Curran, F.M., “Electric Propulsion Options for 10 kW Class Earth Space Missions,” NASA TM 102337, May 1989.
  37. Patterson, M.J. and Rawlin, V.K., “Performance of 10-kW Class Xenon Ion Thrusters,” AIAA Paper No. 88-2914, July 1988.
  38. Patterson, M.J. and Aadland, R.L., “Ground-Based Plasma Contactor Characterization,” Second International Conference on Tethers in Space, October 1987. NASA TM 100194.
  39. Patterson, M.J., “Hollow Cathode-Based Plasma Contactor Experiments for Electrodynamic Tethers,” AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Paper No. 87-572, January 1987.
  40. Patterson, M.J. and Wilbur, P.J., “Plasma Contactors for Electrodynamic Tethers,” International Conference on Tethers in Space, September 1986. (Also NASA TM 88850).
  41. Patterson, M.J., “Performance Characteristics of Ring-Cusp Thrusters with Xenon Propellant,” AIAA Paper No. 86-1392, June 1986. (Also NASA TM 87338).
  42. Patterson, M.J., et al., “Experimental Investigation of a Closed-Drift Thruster,” AIAA Paper No. 85-2060, October 1985.

Co-Authorships

  1. Herman, D.A., Soulas, G.C., and Patterson, M.J., “Performance Characteristics of the NEXT Long-Duration Test after 16,550 h and 337 kg of Xenon Processed,” AIAA Paper No. 2008-4527, 44th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Hartford, CT, July 2008.
  2. Herman, D.A., Soulas, G.C., and Patterson, M.J., “NEXT Long-Duration Test Plume and Wear Characteristics after 16,550 h of Operation and 337 kg of Xenon Processed,” AIAA Paper No. 2008-4919, 44th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Hartford, CT, July 2008.
  3. Benson, S.W., Patterson, M.J., and Snyder, J.S., “NEXT Ion Propulsion System Progress Towards Technology Readiness,” AIAA Paper No. 2008-5285, 44th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Hartford, CT, July 2008.
  4. Herman, D., Soulas, G., and Patterson, M.J., “NEXT Long-Duration Test after 11,570 h and 237 kg of Xenon Processed,” IEPC Paper No. 2007-033, Presented at the 30th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy , September 17-20, 2007.
  5. Kamhawi, H. and Patterson, M.J., “Update on the Operational Status of the International Space Station Plasma Contactor Hollow Cathode Assemblies,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5190, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  6. Herman, D., Soulas, G., and Patterson, M.J., “Performance Evaluation of the 40- cm NEXT Prototype Model Ion Thruster,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5212, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  7. Herman, D., Soulas, G., and Patterson, M.J., “Status of the NEXT Ion Thruster Long- Duration Test,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5272, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  8. Soulas, G., et al., “NEXT Ion Thruster Performance Dispersion Analyses,” AIAA Paper No. 2007-5213, 43rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 2007.
  9. Foster, J.E., Williams, G., and Patterson, M.J., “Characterization of an Ion Thruster Neutralizer,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 23, No. 4, pp. 828-835, July–August 2007.
  10. Foster, J.E., Pencil, E., Patterson, M.J., McEwen, H., Diaz, E., and Van Noord, J., "Plasma Characteristics Measured in the Plume of a NEXT Multi-Thruster Array," AIAA Paper No. 2006-5181, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  11. Pencil, E.J., Foster, J.E., Patterson, M.J., Diaz, E., Van Noord, J., and McEwen, H., "Ion Beam Characterization of NEXT Multi-Thruster Array Plume," AIAA No. 2006-5182, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  12. McEwen, H., Foster, J.E., Pencil, E., Patterson, M.J., Diaz, E., and Van Noord, J., "Characterization of Plasma Flux Incident on a Multi-Thruster Array," AIAA Paper No. 2006-5183, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  13. Foster, J.E., Pencil, E., McEwen, H., Patterson, M.J., Diaz, E., and Van Noord, J., "Neutralizer Plasma Coupling in a NEXT Multi-thruster array", AIAA Paper No. 2006-5184, 42nd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, CA, July 2006.
  14. Foster, J.E. and Patterson, M.J., “Downstream Ion Energy Distributions in a Hollow Cathode Ring Cusp Discharge,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 144-151, January – February 2005.
  15. Foster, J.E. and Patterson, M.J., “Characterization of 40-Centimeter Microwave Electron Cyclotron Resonance Ion Source and Neutralizer,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 862-869, September – October 2005.
  16. Frandina, M., Carpenter, C., Soulas, G., Snyder, A., and Patterson, M., “Status of the NEXT Ion Engine Life Test,” AIAA Paper No. 2005-4065, Joint Propulsion Conference, July 2005.
  17. Foster, J.E., Williams, G., and Patterson, M.J., “Characterization of the HiPEP Ion Thruster Neutralizer,” AIAA Paper No. 2005-3881, Joint Propulsion Conference, July 2005.
  18. Kamhawi, H. and Patterson, M.J., “On the Operational Status of the International Space Station Plasma Contactor Hollow Cathodes,” AIAA Paper No. 2005-3676, Joint Propulsion Conference, July 2005.
  19. McEwen, H., et al., “Development of a Hollow Cathode Assembly for the High Voltage Hall Accelerator,” AIAA Paper No. 2005-4235, Joint Propulsion Conference, July 2005.
  20. Elliott, F.W., Foster, J.E., and Patterson, M.J., “An Overview of the High Power Electric Propulsion (HiPEP) Project,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-3453, July 2004.
  21. Soulas, G.C., et al., “NEXT Ion Engine 2000 Hour Wear Test Results,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-3791, July 2004.
  22. Kamhawi, H., et al., “NEXT Ion Engine 2000 hour Wear Test Plume and Erosion Results,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-3792, July 2004.
  23. Foster, J.E., et al., “The High Power Electric Propulsion (HiPEP) Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-3812, July 2004.
  24. Kamhawi, H., Foster J.E., and Patterson, M.J., “Operation of a Microwave Electron Cyclotron Resonance Cathode,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-3819, July 2004.
  25. Hoskins, A.W., et al., “Development of a Prototype Model Ion Thruster for the NEXT System,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2004-4111, July 2004.
  26. Soulas, G.C., Domonkos, M.T., and Patterson, M.J., “Performance Evaluation of the NEXT Ion Engine,” Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2003-5278, July 2003.
  27. Domonkos, et al., “Low-Current, Xenon Orificed Hollow Cathode Performance for In-Space Applications,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 438-443, May – June 2003.
  28. Benson, S.W. and Patterson, M.J., “Development Status of NEXT: NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster,” IEPC Paper No. 03-0288, March 2003.
  29. Domonkos, M.T., Patterson, M.J., and Jankovsky, R.S., “Ion Engine and Hall Thruster Development at the NASA Glenn Research Center,” IMECE Paper No. 2002-34444, November 2002.
  30. Foster, J.E. and Patterson, M.J., “Controlling Electron Backstreaming Phenomena Through the Use of a Transverse Magnetic Field, “Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 18, No. 6, pp. 1308-1311, 2002.
  31. Soulas, G.C., Haag, T.W., and Patterson, M.J., “Performance Evaluation of 40 cm Ion Optics,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2002-3834, July 2002.
  32. Foster, J.E., and Patterson, M.J., “Microwave ECR Ion Thruster Development Activities at NASA GRC,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2002-3837, July 2002.
  33. Foster, J.E., and Patterson, M.J., “Plasma Emission Characteristics from a High Current Hollow Cathode in an Ion Thruster Discharge Chamber,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2002-4102, July 2002.
  34. Oleson, S., et al., “Mission Advantages of NEXT: NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2002-3969, July 2002.
  35. Domonkos, M.T., Patterson, M.J., and Gallimore, A.D., “Low-Current, Xenon Orificed Hollow Cathode Performance for In-Space Applications,” NASA TM-2002-211574, July 2002.
  36. Polk, J.E., et al., “Demonstration of the NSTAR Ion Propulsion System on the Deep Space One Mission,” IEPC Paper No. 01-075, October 2001.
  37. Foster, J.E., et al., “Electron Backstreaming Current Mitigation via Magnetic Grid,” IEPC Paper No. 01-091, October 2001.
  38. Haag, T.W., et al., “Carbon-Based Ion Optics Development at NASA GRC,” IEPC Paper No. 01-094, October 2001.
  39. Meckel, N.J., et al., “High Performance, Low Power Ion Propulsion System Design Concept,” IEPC Paper No. 01-108, October 2001.
  40. Oleson, S., et al., “Outer Planetary Exploration with Advanced Radioisotope Electric Propulsion,” IEPC Paper No. 01-179, October 2001.
  41. Kovaleski, S.D., Patterson, M.J., and Soulas, G.C., “Correlation of Hollow Cathode Assembly and Plasma Contactor Data from Ground Testing and In-Space Operation on the International Space Station,” IEPC Paper No. 01-252, October 2001.
  42. Kovaleski, S.D., et al., “A Review of Testing of Hollow Cathodes for International Space Station Plasma Contactors,” IEPC Paper No. 01-271, October 2001.
  43. Carpenter, C.B. and Patterson, M.J., “High Current Hollow Cathode Development, “ IEPC Paper No. 01-274, October 2001.
  44. Domonkos, M.T., et al., “Investigation of Keeper Erosion in the NSTAR Ion Thruster,” IEPC Paper No. 01-308, October 2001.
  45. Sovey, J.S., Rawlin, V.K., and Patterson, M.J., “Ion Propulsion Development Projects in the U.S.: Space Electric Rocket Test I to Deep Space 1,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 517-526, May-June 2001.
  46. Foster, J.E. and Patterson, M.J., “Internal Plasma Properties and Enhanced Performance of an 8-cm Ion Thruster Discharge,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 17, No.2, pp.428-432, March-April 2001.
  47. Brophy, J.R., et al.,”Ion Propulsion System (NSTAR) DS1 Technology Validation Report,” JPL Publication 00-10, October 2000.
  48. King, D. et al., “Design for Manufacturing Improvements and Demonstration of a 30 cm Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3271, July 2000.
  49. Katz, I., et al., “Hollow Cathode Micro Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3267, July 2000.
  50. Foster, J.E., Soulas, G.C, and Patterson, M.J., “Plume and Discharge Plasma Measurements of an NSTAR-type Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3812, July 2000.
  51. Soulas, G.C., et al., “Performance of Titanium Optics on a NASA 30 cm Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3814, July 2000.
  52. Sarver-Verhey, T.R, Domonkos, M.T., and Patterson, M.J., “Thermal Characterization of a NASA 30-cm Ion Thruster Operated up to 5 kW,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 2000-3816, July 2000.
  53. Foster, J.E. and Patterson, M.J., “Enhanced Discharge Performance in a Ring Cusp Plasma Source,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-159, October 1999. (Also NASA TM 2000-209765).
  54. Soulas, G.C, et al., “Titanium Optics for Ion Thrusters,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-149, October 1999. (Also NASA TM 1999-209650).
  55. Rawlin, V.K., et al., “An Ion Propulsion System for NASA’s Deep Space Missions,” AIAA Space Technology Conference & Exposition Paper No. 99-4612, September 1999.
  56. Katz, I., et al., “Sensitivity of Hollow Cathode Performance to Design and Operating Parameters,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2574, June 1999.
  57. Domonkos, M.T., et al., “Low-Current Hollow Cathode Evaluation,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2575, June 1999.
  58. Polk, J.E., et al., “Validation of the NSTAR Ion Propulsion System On the Deep Space One Mission: Overview and Initial Results,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2274, June 1999.
  59. Anderson, J.R, et al., “Results of an On-going Long Duration Ground Test of the DS1 Flight Spare Engine,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2857, June 1999.
  60. Polk, J.E., et al., “An Overview of the Results from an 8200 hour Wear Test of the NSTAR Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2557, June 1999.
  61. Sovey, J.S., et al., “A Synopsis of Ion Propulsion Development Projects in the United States: SERT I to Deep Space 1,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 99-2270, June 1999.
  62. Christensen, J. A., et al., “Design and Fabrication of a Flight Model 2.3 kW Ion Thruster for the Deep Space 1 Mission,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3327, July 1998.
  63. Dunning, J., et al., “NASA’s Electric Propulsion Program,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3180, July 1998.
  64. Domonkos, M.T., Gallimore, A.D., and Patterson, M.J., “Parametric Investigation of Orifice Aspect-Ratio Effects on Low-Current Hollow Cathode Power Consumption,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3345, July 1998.
  65. Menart, J.A. and Patterson, M.J., “Magnetic Circuit for Enhanced Discharge Chamber Performance of a Small Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3343, July 1998.
  66. Domonkos, M.T., Gallimore, A.D., and Patterson, M.J., “Thermographic Investigations of 3.2-mm-Diameter Orificed Hollow Cathodes,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 98-3798, July 1998.
  67. Katz, I., et al., “Model of Plasma Contactor Performance,” Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Volume No. 34, Number 6, pp. 824-828, November-December 1997.
  68. Rawlin, V.K, et al., “Thermal Environmental Testing of NSTAR Engineering Model Ion Thrusters,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-051, August 1997. (Also NASA TM 1999-206304).
  69. Manzella, D., et al., “RHETT/EPDM Flight Hollow Cathode,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-103, August 1997.
  70. Domonkos, M.T., et al., “An Evaluation of Hollow Cathode Scaling to Very Low Power and Flow Rate,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-189, August 1997.
  71. Pinero, L.R., et al., “Development of Power Electronics for a 0.2 kW-Class Ion Thrus­ter,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-099, August 1997.
  72. Polk, J.E, et al., “In Situ, Time-Resolved Accelerator Grid Erosion Measurements in the NSTAR 8000 hour Ion Engine Wear Test,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-047, August 1997.
  73. Polk, J.E, et al., “The Effect of Engine Wear on Performance in the NSTAR 8000 Hour Ion Engine Endurance Test,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-3387, July 1997.
  74. Sovey, J.S., et al., “Development of an Ion Thruster and Power Processor for New Millennium’s Deep Space 1 Mission,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 97-2778, July 1997.
  75. Polk, J.E., et. al., “A 1000-Hour Wear Test of the NASA NSTAR Ion Thruster,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 96-2717, July 1996.
  76. Katz, I., et al., “A Model of Plasma Contactor Behavior in the Laboratory,” AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Paper No. 96-0484, January 1996.
  77. Sovey, J.S., et al., “Development Status of the NASA 30 cm Ion Thruster and Power Processor,” AIAA Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference Paper No. 94-3981, August 1994
  78. Hamley, J. A. and Patterson, M.J., “Integration Testing of the Space Station Plasma Contactor Power Electronics Unit,” AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference Paper No. 94-3307, June 1994.
  79. Hamley, J. A., et al., “Development of a Power Electronics Unit for the Space Station Plasma Contactor,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-052, September 1993.
  80. Pinero, L.R., et al., “Power Console Development for NASA’s Electric Propulsion Outreach Program,” International Electric Propulsion Conference Paper No. 93-250, September 1993.
  81. Sovey, J.S., et al., “The Evolutionary Development of High Specific Impulse Electric Thruster Technology,” AIAA Paper No. 92-1556, March 1992. NASA TM 105712.
  82. Sovey, J.S. and Patterson, M.J., “Ion Beam Sputtering in Electric Propulsion Facilities,” AIAA Paper No. 91-2117, June 1991. NASA TM 105145.
  83. Rawlin, V.K., Patterson, M.J., and Gruber, R.P., “Xenon Ion Propulsion for Orbit Transfer,” AIAA Paper No. 90-2527, July 1990. (Also NASA TM 103193).
  84. Gilland, J.H., Myers, R.M., and Patterson, M.J., “Multimegawatt Electric Propulsion System Design Considerations,” AIAA Paper No. 90-2552, July 1990. (Also NASA TM 105152).
  85. Rawlin, V.K. and Patterson, M.J., “High Power Ion Thruster Performance,” Space Nuclear Power Systems 1987, Chapter 60 pp. 507-513, Edited by M.S. El-Genk and M.D. Hoover, Orbit Book Co., Malabar, FL, 1988.
  86. Galecki, D.L. and Patterson, M.J., “Nuclear Powered Mars Cargo Transport Mission Utilizing Advanced Ion Propulsion,” AIAA Paper No. 87-1903 (Also NASA TM 100109).
  87. Hardy, T.L., Rawlin, V.K., and Patterson, M.J., “Electric Propulsion Options for the SP-100 Reference Mission,” NASA TM 88918, January 1987.
  88. Rawlin, V.K. and Patterson, M.J., “High Power Ion Thruster Performance,” NASA TM 100127, January 1987.
  89. Coomes, E.P., et al., “Pegasus: A Multi-Megawatt Nuclear Electric Propulsion System,” NASA M002 June 1986, Manned Mars Missions – Working Group Papers, Volume II, pp. 769-786.
  90. Bents, D., et al., “Power System Technologies for the Manned Mars Mission,” NASA M002 June 1986, Manned Mars Missions – Working Group Papers, Volume II, pp. 797-814.
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