ion propulsion
1ion propulsion — noun : propulsion of a body by the forces resulting from the rearward discharge of a stream of ionized particles * * * Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative… …
2ion propulsion — Rocketry. a projected type of propulsion for vehicles in outer space, the exhaust consisting of positive ions and negative electrons repelled from the vehicle by electrostatic forces, resulting in a very high exhaust velocity. * * * …
3Ion thruster — An ion thruster is a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion that creates thrust by accelerating ions. Ion thrusters are characterized by how they accelerate the ions, using either electrostatic or electromagnetic force.… …
4ion engine — noun a type of reaction propulsion engine to propel rockets in space; a stream of positive ions is accelerated to a high velocity by an electric field • Hypernyms: ↑reaction propulsion engine, ↑reaction engine * * * noun : a jet engine deriving… …
5ion rocket — noun : ion engine * * * ion rocket, a rocket propelled by ion propulsion …
6Ion wind — Ion wind, ionic wind, or coronal wind is a stream of ionized fluid generated by a strong electric field. Francis Hauksbee, curator of instruments for the Royal Society of London, made the earliest report of electric wind in 1709.[1] Myron… …
7propulsion — [prə pul′shən] n. [< L propulsus, pp. of propellere (see PROPEL) + ION] 1. a propelling or being propelled 2. something that propels; propelling or driving force propulsive adj. propulsory …
8ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field * * * …
9ion engine — ☆ ion engine n. a reaction engine, as for space vehicles, that uses for propulsion a stream of ionized atoms or molecules, accelerated by an electrostatic field …
10Propulsion ionique — Un test de moteur ionique Un moteur à ions est basé sur l accélération de particules chargées (les ions) via un champ électrostatique. Sommaire 1 Principe physique …
