Ion Source—Thermal and Thermomechanical Simulation

The main purpose of this work is to conduct ground development testing the ion source intended for use space debris contactless transportation system. In order substantiate operating capability developed source, its thermal and thermomechanical simulation was carried out. model should verify under loading conditions, demonstrate conditions interfacing with systems service spacecraft installed as a payload. mechanical mathematical deformation ion-extraction system profiled electrodes in conjunction prediction strained state based on numerical units, making it possible ensure stability performance. Good agreement between thermo-mechanical results experimental data has been demonstrated. It shown that will be functional outer can used an element into graveyard orbits.