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Computational plasma engineering of Gridded Ion Engines with VSTRAP-GIE
Plasma engineering software built to design, simulate, and optimize satellite propulsion engines.
3D Erosion and Lifetime Simulation
Advanced Erosion Modeling: Validated 3D model accurately simulates barrel erosion in 2-gridded ion optics, enabling direct comparison with lifetime test results.
Comprehensive Wear Analysis: 3D simulations reveal detailed erosion patterns, including pits and grooves, beyond basic barrel wear.
Rapid Lifetime Assessment: Optimized simulations enable quick longevity predictions, facilitating thruster design and operation improvements.
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User-Friendly Interface and Operation
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Easy to learn: User-friendly GUI with default parameters, free onboarding, and user manual for quick productivity.
Easy to use: Smart algorithms ensure maximum performance and numerical stability, allowing focus on product development without specialized expertise.
Easy from end to end: From Chabert’s discharge model generating inflow conditions for the gridded ion optics, to automated beamlet simulations and ion beam construction, over to automated plume simulations – VSTRAP maintains its ease of use at any stage of your thruster.
Design Optimization and Risk Mitigation
Efficient Design Exploration: VSTRAP-GIE automates simulations for various design parameters, accelerating optimization and reducing time to market and costs.
Supply Chain Risk Reduction: Virtually assess design variations before ordering prototypes, minimizing experimental campaigns and mitigating supply chain risks.
Streamlined Performance Enhancement: Explore improvements by adjusting select parameters, minimizing re-qualification efforts for existing products.
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Key features
Why choose VSTRAP
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- ITAR free off-the-shelf product
- Frequent software update
- Have a say in new feature priorities
- Be immediately productive
Key metrics
core dedicated applications technologies and growing
verification test cases and counting
Industrial production environment to ensure what works today works tomorrow
Key Features
Plug&Play
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Automated Thruster Design Search
Enrich Plume Data
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