Naman Tibrewal
Aerospace engineering
Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Graduation date: Spring 2025
FURI | Spring 2023
Enhancing Multi-Axis Pulsed Plasma Thrusters Using Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Plasma Arcs
Studying plasma formation allows us to advance knowledge that is essential for the development of pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) technology. This electric propulsion technology can be integrated into CubeSats, providing a cost-effective, self-sufficient, low-power, sustainable long-term solution for deep space exploration missions. PPTs allow CubeSats to have propulsion and multi-axis maneuvering abilities, helping them perform distinct mission tasks. This research will help in designing and improving PPTs that are easy to control, consume less power for a higher thrust impulse, and do not degrade in performance over time.
Mentor: Michael Goryll
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