Group Project
Janus: A Design Study of a Combinable Oxygen-Based Gridded Ion Propulsion Unit for LEO Debris Removal
Design study of a combinable oxygen-based gridded ion propulsion unit for low Earth orbit debris removal applications.
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Overview
Janus is a group design study for a modular, combinable gridded ion thruster operating on oxygen propellant, targeting the growing problem of debris in low Earth orbit. The unit concept is designed to be scalable and mission-adaptable.
System Concept
The propulsion unit uses oxygen as propellant, offering a potential sourcing advantage in LEO debris removal scenarios. The gridded ion design provides precise thrust control, and the combinable architecture allows for mission-specific scaling.
Contribution
Contributions included subsystem analysis, simulation work in COMSOL Multiphysics, and participation in the integrated systems trade study and documentation.
Tools
COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, LaTeX.
Planned Additions
A more detailed explanation of the propulsion concept, design assumptions, analysis workflow, and selected visual material will be added here.