| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N102-190 |
| Topic Title: |
Multipaction Mitigation Simulator for Satellite Applications |
| Proposal No.: |
N102-190-0836 |
| Firm: |
Tech-X Corporation
5621 Arapahoe Ave, Suite A
Boulder, Colorado 80303-1379 |
| Contact: |
Chet Nieter |
| Phone: |
(303) 444-2582 |
| Web Site: |
www.txcorp.com |
| Abstract: |
Multipaction is known issue with radio frequency components used in satellite systems like diplexers. The mitigation of this multipaction is an important step in the design and development process for these components. Numerical simulation can play an important role in testing current mitigation techniques such as magnetic insulation and surface treatments as well as assist in the development of new mitigation techniques. We propose to develop a new multipaction mitigation simulation tool based on the electromagnetic plasma code VORPAL. |
| Benefits: |
By mitigating multipaction in radio frequency devices, our software will improve the overall efficiency and performance of these devices. These benefits could be applied across many other Navy programs as well as programs in other branches of the DoD. The addition of multipaction mitigation creates opportunities for VORPAL in other areas as well, including civilian radio frequency devices. |