KR101871951B1 - Plasma thruster, satellite device including the same, and plasma thrusting method - Google Patents
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Abstract
A plasma thrust generating apparatus is disclosed. The plasma thrust generating apparatus includes: a flexible optical fiber array including a plurality of flexible optical fibers; a gas supply section for supplying an inert gas to the flexible optical fiber array; an electrode section surrounding a part of each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers; And a control unit controlling the gas supply unit to supply an inert gas to each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers and controlling the power unit to apply a voltage to the electrode unit so that plasma is generated and discharged in the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
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More particularly, the present invention relates to a plasma thrust generator comprising a flexible optical fiber, a satellite apparatus including the plasma thrust generator, and a control method thereof. [0002] The present invention relates to a plasma thrust generator, a satellite apparatus including the same, and a plasma thrust generator.
Recent developments in aerospace technology have enabled the production of small satellites. In the case of small satellites, it is smaller in size, less in weight, easier to manufacture, cheaper in development cost and shorter in development period, and can be used for practical purposes such as earth observation or low orbit satellite mobile communication, Many are being produced.
However, in the case of small satellites, it is necessary to downsize the size and weight. Therefore, in the case of the conventional small satellite, the thrust generating device is not used separately. Therefore, there is a problem that the small satellite apparatus can not move in a desired trajectory, speed and direction, and can not be used for a long time.
Even if a thrust generator is attached to overcome such a problem, the size and weight of the conventional thrust generator are difficult to mount on small satellites. Therefore, a need has arisen for a thrust generating device and its technology that can be mounted on a small satellite device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above needs, and it is an object of the present disclosure to provide a method of using a flexible optical fiber, which is a small and lightweight material, to generate a thrust force of a satellite device in a desired direction, And a satellite device using the same, and a plasma thrust generating method therefor.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for generating plasma thrust comprising: an optical fiber array including a plurality of flexible optical fibers; a gas supply unit for supplying gas to the flexible optical fiber array; And controlling the gas supply unit to supply the gas to the plurality of flexible optical fibers and to control the power supply unit to apply a voltage to the electrode unit so that the plurality of flexible optical fibers So that plasma is generated and discharged.
Here, the flexible optical fiber array includes three flexible fibers arranged in parallel, and two flexible fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible fibers are equal in length to each other, and one flexible The optical fiber may be longer than the remaining flexible optical fiber.
The optical fiber array includes three flexible fibers arranged in parallel, two flexible fibers arranged at the edges of the three flexible fibers are equal in length, and one flexible fiber disposed in the center May be shorter than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
The optical fiber array may include three flexible optical fibers arranged parallel to each other so as to correspond to vertexes of a triangle.
Each of the flexible optical fibers may be in the form of a tube, and the gas supply unit may supply at least one of helium and argon to the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
Each of the flexible optical fibers is in the form of a tube, and the gas supply unit can supply one of helium and argon and iodine (I) to the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
Here, the plasma thruster may include a driving unit for bending the optical fiber array, and the control unit may control the driving unit to bend the optical fiber array in a direction opposite to a direction in which the thrust is to be obtained.
The thrust generating method of the plasma thrust generating apparatus includes a step of supplying gas to an optical fiber array composed of a plurality of flexible optical fibers, a step of wrapping a part of each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers so as to generate and discharge plasma in the plurality of flexible optical fibers And applying a voltage to the electrode.
Here, the optical fiber array includes three flexible optical fibers arranged in parallel, and two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers have the same length, and one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center May be longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
The method may further include bending the optical fiber array in a direction opposite to a direction in which the thrust is to be obtained.
The satellite thrust generator includes a plasma thrust generator for generating a thrust for moving the satellite device, and a controller for controlling operations of the plasma thrust generator. The plasma thrust generator includes an optical fiber including a plurality of flexible optical fibers, Wherein the control unit controls the gas supply unit to supply the gas to each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers, and the control unit controls the gas supply unit to supply the gas to the plurality of flexible optical fibers, And controls the power unit to apply a voltage to the electrode unit so that plasma is generated and discharged in the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
Here, the flexible optical fiber array includes three flexible fibers arranged in parallel, and two flexible fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible fibers are equal in length to each other, and one flexible optical fiber May be longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
According to various embodiments of the present invention as described above, the direction of the plasma discharge can be freely changed by using the flexible optical fiber and the number of thrusters necessary for each of three axes of the satellite apparatus can be reduced, Simplification, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.
According to various embodiments of the present invention as described above, the direction of the plasma discharge can be freely changed by using the flexible optical fiber and the number of thrusters necessary for each of three axes of the satellite apparatus can be reduced, Simplification, miniaturization and weight reduction can be achieved.
1 is a view for explaining a satellite apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a satellite apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a plasma thrust generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIGS. 4 to 7 are views for explaining a configuration of a flexible optical fiber array according to various embodiments of the present invention;
FIGS. 8 to 9 illustrate an image showing the degree of plasma emission of each of the flexible optical fiber arrays of FIGS. 4 to 7 according to various embodiments of the present invention,
10 is an image showing the degree of plasma emission of each of the flexible optical fiber arrays of FIGS. 4 to 6 according to various embodiments of the present invention,
FIGS. 11 and 12 are views for explaining a configuration of a gas supply unit for providing a gas to a flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention;
13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a plasma thrust generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a view for explaining a configuration of a driving unit for bending a flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention,
15 is a diagram for explaining a method for controlling movement of a satellite apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a method for changing the moving direction of the satellite apparatus.
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the contents throughout the present disclosure.
When an element is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements as well, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Also, the terms "part," " module, "and the like described in the specification mean units for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented in hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software .
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order that the present disclosure may be more fully understood, the same reference numbers are used throughout the specification to refer to the same or like parts.
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a diagram for explaining a
The
The plasma
For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the flexible
Meanwhile, the
However, this is only an example, and the
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a
Referring to FIG. 2, the
In this case, the plasma
The flexible
Here, each of the flexible optical fibers may have a tube shape. In this case, the inner diameter of each flexible optical fiber may be 200 mu m and the outer diameter may be 300 mu m. However, this is only an example, and if the flexible optical fiber is small-sized, the flexible optical fiber can have various sizes.
In this case, the plurality of flexible optical fibers may be arranged in a line. The plurality of flexible optical fibers may be arranged so that the flexible
The
Here, the gas may include an inert gas such as helium (He), argon (Ar), or the like.
The
Specifically, the
For example, if the flexible
The
To this end, the
The
More specifically, when gas is supplied from the
Here, the electrical signal may include a high voltage low current electrical signal. For example, when helium is supplied to the flexible
Accordingly, the inert gas supplied to the flexible
In this case, since one end of each flexible optical fiber is connected to the
The
In particular, the
The
That is, the
The
2, the
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an
3, the plasma
The flexible
However, the
In detail, the
As described above, the flexible
At this time, the flexible
On the other hand, the number of flexible optical fibers can be set differently depending on the type of the thrust device, the use environment, the strength of the thrust, and the thrust generation range. However, as an embodiment for obtaining a strong thrust, an array including three flexible optical fibers can be constructed.
Hereinafter, a flexible
Meanwhile, the plurality of flexible optical fibers may be arranged in various forms, and the shape in which the plasma is emitted from the plurality of flexible optical fibers may be different according to the arrangement of the plurality of flexible optical fibers. Further, depending on the type of the gas used to obtain the plasma, the shape in which the plasma is emitted from a plurality of flexible optical fibers may also be different.
Hereinafter, the shape in which the plasma is emitted from a plurality of flexible optical fibers according to the arrangement of the flexible optical fiber and the type of the gas will be described in more detail with reference to Figs. 4 to 10. Fig.
4 is a view showing an arrangement of a flexible optical fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 4, the flexible
In this case, the
5 is a view showing an arrangement of a flexible optical fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 5, two flexible
In this case, the length of the center of the
For example, when the
In this case, the
Referring to FIG. 6, two flexible
In this case, outside of the
For example, when the
In this case, the
7 is a view showing an arrangement of a flexible optical fiber according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to FIG. 7, the flexible
In this case, the three flexible
As described above, according to various embodiments of the present invention, the flexible optical fiber can be arranged in various forms, as shown in FIGS.
Further, as described above, the same kind of gas may be supplied to a plurality of flexible optical fibers of the flexible
For example, only one kind of gas of helium or argon can be supplied to each of the flexible
Hereinafter, the shape in which plasma is emitted from a plurality of flexible optical fibers according to the arrangement of the flexible optical fiber and the type of the gas will be described in more detail with reference to Figs. 8 to 11. Fig.
8 illustrates a configuration in which a plasma is emitted from a flexible optical fiber array when a flexible optical fiber is disposed as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and only helium (He) is supplied to the flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
8, Case I shows the shape of plasma emitted from the flexible
In case IIA, when the length of the second flexible
In contrast to Case II, Case IIIA is a case where the length of the second flexible
Finally, Case IV shows the shape of the plasma emitted from the flexible
Referring to FIG. 8, in the case of Case IIIA, a plasma plume emitted from the first and third flexible
Accordingly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the
9 illustrates a configuration in which a plasma is emitted from a flexible optical fiber array when a flexible optical fiber is disposed as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 and only argon (Ar) is supplied to the flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. Here, the arrangement of the flexible
9, when argon (Ar) alone is supplied to the flexible
Accordingly, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the highest power is to be obtained in the
FIG. 10 is a schematic view illustrating a case where a flexible optical fiber is disposed as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 and helium (He) and argon (Ar) are supplied to a flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the flexible optical fiber array, Fig.
Specifically, in Case A, three flexible
In addition, helium (He) and argon (Ar) are supplied to different flexible optical fiber arrays 110 (Case VA, Case VB and Case VB). In the left three Case VA, Case VB and Case VB, helium Case 2B is a case where argon Ar is supplied to the first and third flexible
10, when helium (He) is supplied to the second flexible
Thus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when helium (He) is supplied to the second flexible
On the other hand, when argon (Ar) is supplied to the second flexible
Thus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when argon (Ar) is supplied to the second flexible
As described above, according to the various embodiments of the present invention, in order to obtain high thrust in the
11 and 12 are views for explaining a configuration of a gas supply unit for providing a gas to a flexible optical fiber array according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Here, the flexible
Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the
The
On the other hand, when two or more inert gases are stored in the
The mass flow controller (MFC) 121 is a device for measuring and controlling the flow of gas (flow rate), and measures the flow of gas supplied from the
Accordingly, the
That is, the
Specifically, the
Meanwhile, when a plurality of flexible optical fibers are provided with different gases, the
As shown in FIG. 12, the
In this case, the
Accordingly, the
That is, the
When the iodine I is additionally supplied to the flexible
FIG. 13 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the
Referring to FIG. 13, the plasma
13, the remaining components except for the
The driving
The fixing
The
The connecting
Accordingly, the flexible
For example, the flexible
Meanwhile, the
Specifically, the plasma should be emitted in the direction opposite to the direction in which the
Hereinafter, a method for controlling the movement of the satellite apparatus will be described with reference to FIG.
For convenience of explanation, FIG. 15 shows a cross-sectional view of the satellite apparatus viewed from above the
15A, when moving the
15 (b), when the direction of the
15 (c), when the flexible
Although not shown in FIG. 15, when the thrust is to be obtained in the upward or downward direction of the satellite apparatus, the
In the meantime, although the plasma thrust generating apparatus is applied to a satellite apparatus as an embodiment of the present invention, the plasma thrust generating apparatus may be applied to equipment requiring thrust, such as a space suit.
16 is a flowchart illustrating a thrust generating method of the plasma thrust generating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
First, a gas is supplied to an optical fiber array composed of a plurality of flexible optical fibers (S1601).
Thereafter, a voltage is applied to an electrode surrounding a part of each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers so that plasma is generated and emitted in the plurality of flexible optical fibers (S1602).
Here, the flexible optical fiber array may include three flexible optical fibers arranged in parallel. In this case, the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges among the three flexible optical fibers have the same length, and one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center may be longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
Further, the flexible optical fiber array may include three flexible optical fibers arranged in parallel. In this case, the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers are equal in length to each other, and one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center may be shorter than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
In addition, the flexible optical fiber array may include three flexible optical fibers arranged in parallel to each other so as to correspond to each vertex of the triangle.
On the other hand, each of the flexible optical fibers may be in the form of a tube. In this case, in step S1601, helium or argon may be supplied to each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
Further, each of the flexible optical fibers may be in the form of a tube. In this case, S1601 can supply at least one of helium and argon and iodine to the plurality of flexible optical fibers, respectively.
Further, the optical fiber array can be bent in a direction opposite to the direction in which thrust is to be obtained.
While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is clearly understood that the same is by way of illustration and example only and is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
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A flexible optical fiber array including a plurality of flexible optical fibers;
A gas supply part for supplying an inert gas to the flexible optical fiber array;
An electrode portion surrounding a portion of each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers;
A power supply unit; And
A controller for controlling the gas supply unit to provide the inert gas to each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers and controlling the power supply unit to apply a voltage to the electrode unit so that plasma is generated and discharged in the plurality of flexible optical fibers; And the plasma thrust generating device.
The flexible optical fiber array includes:
Comprising three flexible fibers arranged in parallel,
Wherein the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers have the same length and the one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center is longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
The flexible optical fiber array includes:
Comprising three flexible fibers arranged in parallel,
Wherein the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers have the same length and the one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center is shorter than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
The flexible optical fiber array includes:
And three flexible optical fibers arranged parallel to each other so as to correspond to the respective vertexes of the triangle.
Each of the flexible optical fibers is in the form of a tube,
Wherein the gas supply unit supplies the inert gas to the plurality of flexible optical fibers, respectively.
Each of the flexible optical fibers is in the form of a tube,
Wherein the gas supply unit supplies the inert gas and iodine to the plurality of flexible optical fibers, respectively.
And a driving unit for bending the flexible optical fiber array,
Wherein the controller controls the driving unit to bend the flexible optical fiber array in a direction opposite to a direction in which thrust is to be obtained.
Providing an inert gas to a flexible optical fiber array made up of a plurality of flexible optical fibers; And
And applying a voltage to an electrode surrounding a part of each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers so that a plasma is generated and discharged in the plurality of flexible optical fibers.
The flexible optical fiber array includes:
Comprising three flexible fibers arranged in parallel,
Wherein the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers have the same length and the one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center is longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
And bending the flexible optical fiber array in a direction opposite to a direction in which thrust is to be obtained.
A plasma thrust generating device for generating a thrust for moving the satellite device;
And a control unit for controlling an operation of the plasma thruster generating apparatus,
Wherein the plasma thrust generator comprises:
A flexible optical fiber array including a plurality of flexible optical fibers;
A gas supply part for supplying an inert gas;
An electrode unit surrounding each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers; And
And a power supply unit,
Wherein the control unit controls the gas supply unit to supply the inert gas to each of the plurality of flexible optical fibers and controls the power supply unit to apply a voltage to the electrode unit so that plasma is generated and discharged in the plurality of flexible optical fibers And the satellite device.
The flexible optical fiber array includes:
Comprising three flexible fibers arranged in parallel,
Wherein the two flexible optical fibers disposed at the edges of the three flexible optical fibers have the same length and the one flexible optical fiber disposed at the center is longer than the remaining flexible optical fibers.
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