Performance Characterization

Performance Characterization is a systematic analytical framework used in Hall Effect Thruster research that identifies, quantifies, and evaluates key operational metrics—such as thrust, specific impulse, and efficiency—under defined operating conditions to assess the thruster's functional effectiveness and guide design optimization.

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2017–2026

375

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4.6K

  1. RR
    Richard R. Hofer

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory, United States

    33 publications · 1.6K citations

    24

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  2. TH
    Thomas Haag

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    26 publications · 904 citations

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  3. HK
    Hani Kamhawi

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    25 publications · 617 citations

    17

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  4. DM
    David Manzella

    Glenn Research Center, United States

    20 publications · 809 citations

    17

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  5. LW
    Liqiu Wei

    Harbin Institute of Technology, China

    19 publications · 354 citations

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  1. Journal of Propulsion and Power

    78 publications · 3K citations

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  2. Acta Astronautica

    31 publications · 974 citations

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  3. Vacuum

    26 publications · 545 citations

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  4. Review of Scientific Instruments

    20 publications · 849 citations

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