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Lightweight Design of an HTS Coil for the VASIMR Experiment, Phase I
Completed
Description
Tai-Yang Research of Delaware proposes to design and fabricate an HTS double-pancake coil in support of the VASIMR experiment. The proposed HTS coil will implement novel CVD diamond technology for a lighter system weight with greater thermal uniformity and stability. CVD diamond technology in combination with HTS magnets offer significant advantages over traditional technology in terms of system reliability.
Details
| Technology area | Thermal Management Systems > Thermal Control Components and Systems > Measurement and Control |
| Program | Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Tech Transfer (SBIR/STTR) |
| Lead organization | Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX |
| Start date | 2004-01-16 |
| End date | 2004-07-19 |
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