iskuiluppulssilähde
An iskuiluppulähde, often translated as a pulsed plasma thruster (PPT), is a type of electric propulsion system used for spacecraft. It operates by using an electrical discharge to ablate a solid propellant, typically a fluorocarbon like Teflon. This discharge ionizes and accelerates the resulting plasma, expelling it through a nozzle to generate thrust.
The fundamental principle involves a capacitor bank that stores electrical energy. When this energy is discharged
PPTs are characterized by their low thrust and high specific impulse. This makes them suitable for applications