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44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Huang, W., Reid, B. M., Smith, T. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Singly-Charged Xenon in a 6-kW Hall Thruster Plume," AIAA-2008-5102-433, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Kammash, T., Tang, R., and Gallimore, A., "Alpha Particle Dynamics in Muon-Boosted Fusion Propulsion System," AIAA-2008-4674, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Linnell, J., and Gallimore, A.D., "Statistical Analysis of the Acceleration Zone Location in Hall Thrusters," AIAA-2008-4721, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Liu, T., Drenkow, B., Musinski, L., Gallimore, A., Gilchrist, B., and Doan, A., "Developmental Progress of the Nanoparticle Field Extraction Thruster," AIAA-2008-5096, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Lobbia, R. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "A Method of Measuring Transient Plume Properties," AIAA-2008-4650, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Longmier, B. W., Reid, B. M., Gallimore, A. D., Chang-Diaz, F. R., Squire, J. P., et al., "Validating a Momentum Flux Sensor with a Hall Thruster Mounted on an Inverted Pendulum Thrust Stand," AIAA-2008-4739, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Musinski, L., Liu, T., Gilchrist, B., and Gallimore, A., "Nanoparticle Field Extraction Thruster (nanoFET): Introduction to, Analysis of, and Experimental Results from the "No Liquid" Design Option," AIAA-2008-5097, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Reid, B. M. and Gallimore, A. D., "Langmuir Probe Measurements in the Discharge Channel of a 6-kW Hall Thruster," AIAA-2008-4920, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Reid, B. M. and Gallimore, A. D., "Plasma Potential Measurements in the Discharge Channel of a 6-kW Hall Thruster," AIAA-2008-5185, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Reid, B. M., Shastry, R., Gallimore, A. D. and Hofer, R. R., "Angularly-Resolved ExB Probe Spectra in the Plume of a 6-kW Hall Thruster," AIAA-2008-5287, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Shastry, R., Hofer, R. R., Reid, B. M., and Gallimore, A. D., "Method for Analyzing ExB Probe Spectra from Hall Thruster Plumes," AIAA-2008-4647, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

Shastry, R., Gallimore, A. D., and Hofer, R. R., "Interpretation of Wall-mounted Probe Characteristics in Hall Thrusters," AIAA-2008-4723, 44^th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, CT, July 20-23, 2008

30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Florence, Italy, September 17-20, 2007

Brown, D. L., Larson, C. W., Haas, J. M., Gallimore, A. D., "Analytical Extraction of Plasma Properties Using a Hall Thruster Efficiency Architecture,” IEPC-2007-188, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Kirtley, D., Haas, J.M., Gallimore, A.D., Reilly, M., "High Density Magnetized Toroid Formation and Translation within XOCOT: An Annular Field Reversed Configuration Plasma Concept,” IEPC-2007-041, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Lemmer, K. M., Gallimore, A. D., Smith, T. B., and Austin, D. R., "Review of Two Retarding Potential Analyzers for Use in High Density Helicon Plasma," IEPC-2007-161, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Lobbia, R. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Performance Measurements from a Cluster of Four Hall Thrusters," IEPC-2007-177, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Reid, B. M. and Gallimore, A. D., "Review of Hall Thruster Neutral Flow Dynamics," IEPC-2007-038, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Smith, T. B., Huang, W., Ngom, B. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Optogalvanic and Laser-Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy of the Zeeman Effect in Xenon," IEPC-2007-229, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

Smith, T. B., Huang, W., Reid, B. M., and Gallimore, A. D., "Near-Field Laser-Induced Fluorescence Velocimetry of Neutral Xenon in a 6-kW Hall Thruster Plume," IEPC-2007-252, 30^th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Florence, Italy, Sept. 17-20, 2007

43^rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 8-11, 2007

Liu, T., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Morris, D., and Zagel, J., ElectroDynamic Applications, Ann Arbor, MI; Cionca, C., Li, Y., Smith, C., Riposan, A., Gallimore, A., Gilchrist, B., and Clarke, R., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, "Use of Boron Nitride for Field Effect Electron Emission," AIAA-2007-5253, 43^rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 8-11, 2007

Tang, R., Kammash, T., and Gallimore, A., "Field Asymmetry and Thrust Control in the GDM Fusion Propulsion System," AIAA-2007-5612, 43^rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 8-11, 2007

Victor, A. L., Gallimore, A. D., and Zurbuchen, T. H., “Far-Field Species Distribution Measurements on the BHT-600 Hall Thruster Cluster,” AIAA-2007-5304, 43^rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, July 8-11, 2007

34^th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 17-22, 2007

Lemmer, K., Gallimore, A., Smith, T., Nguyen, S., Morris, D., Davis, C., Zagel, J., "Simulating Hypersonic Atmospheric Conditions in a Laboratory Setting Using a 15-cm-Diameter Helicon Source," ICOPS-2007-1489, 34^th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 17-22, 2007

54^th Joint Army Navy Nasa Airforce (JANNAF) Propulsion Meeting, Denver, CO, May 14-17, 2007

Liu, T.M., Musinski, L.D., Patel, P.R., Gallimore, A.D., Gilchrist, B.E., Keidar, M., "Nanoparticle Electric Propulsion for Space Exploration," American Institute of Physics 978-0-7354-0386-4/07, Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF), Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 11-15, 2007

42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Beal, B., Aerojet Redmond WA., Gallimore, A.D., Morris, D., and Davis, C., Electrodynamic Applications Inc. Ann Arbor, MI, Lemmer, K., "Development of an Annular Helicon Source for Electric Propulsion Applications," AIAA-2006-4841, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Musinski, L., Liu, T., Gilchrist, B., Gallimore, A.D., and Keidar, M., "Nanoparticle Electric Propulsion: Experimental Results ," AIAA-2006-4803, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Linnell, J., and Gallimore, A.D., "Internal Langmuir Probe Mapping of a Hall Thruster with Xenon and Krypton Propellant," AIAA-2006-4470, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Liu, T., Morris, D., ElectroDynamic Applications Inc. Ann Arbor MI., Cionca, C., Gallimore, A.D., Gilchrist, B., and Clarke, R., "MEMS Gate Structures for Electric Propulsion Applications," AIAA-2006-5011, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Liu, T., Keidar, M., Musinski, L., Gilchrist, B., and Gallimore, A.D., "Theoretical Aspects of Nanoparticle Electric Propulsion ," AIAA-2006-4335, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

Lobbia, R., and Gallimore, A.D., "Dynamic Electromagnetic Field Measurements of Clustered Hall Thrusters," AIAA-2006-4996, 42^nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, Sacramento, California, July 9-12, 2006

33^rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) Traverse City, MI, June 4-8, 2006

Smith, T.B., Ngom, B., and Gallimore, A.D., "Optogalvanic spectroscopy of the Zeeman effect in xenon," ICOPS Presentation (PDF), 33^rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) Traverse City, MI, June 4-8, 2006.

Tang, R., Nguyen, S., Smith, T.B., and Gallimore, A.D., "Breakdown and Ignition Limits in LaB₆ Hollow Cathode Discharges," ICOPS Presentation (PDF), 33^rd IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) Traverse City, MI, June 4-8, 2006.

Joint Army Navy Nasa Airforce (JANNAF) Conference, Monterey, CA, December 8, 2005

D. Kirtley, J. M. Haas, A. Gallimore, "A Field Reversed Configuration Plasma Device for Space Propulsion," Joint Army Navy Nasa Airforce Conference, Monterey, CA, Dec 8 2005.

29th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Princeton, NJ, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2005

Kirtley, D., Brown, D., Gallimore, A. D., "Details on an Annular Field Reversed Configuration Plasma Device for Spacecraft Propulsion," IEPC-2005-171, 29th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Oct 31- Nov 4, 2005.

Linnell, J. A., Gallimore, A. D., "Internal Plasma Structure Measurements of a Hall Thruster Using Xenon and Krypton Propellant," IEPC-2005-024, 29th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Oct 31- Nov 4, 2005.

Musinski, L., Liu, T., Gilchrist, B., Gallimore, A. D., and Keidar, M., "Scalable Flat-Panel Nano-Particle MEMS/NEMS Thruster," IEPC-2005-176, 29th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2005.

Rovey, J. L., Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., "Potential Structure and Propellant Flow Rate Theory for Ion Thruster Discharge Cathode Erosion," IEPC-2005-022, 29th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2005.

Victor, A. L., Zurbuchen, T., Gallimore, A. D., "Development of the Top Hat Electric Propulsion Plume Analyzer (TOPAZ): Mass Analyzer Design and Preliminary Calibration Data," IEPC-2005-016, 29th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2005.

41st Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC), Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005

Beal, B.E., Gallimore, A.D., and Hargus, Jr., W.A., "The Effects of Cathode Configuration on Hall Thruster Cluster Plume Properties," AIAA-2005-3678, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D. "Discharge Chamber Plasma Structure of a 40-cm NEXT-type Ion Engine," AIAA-2005-4250, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D. "Discharge Chamber Plasma Potential Mapping of a 40-cm NEXT-type Ion Engine," AIAA-2005-4251, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D. "Discharge Cathode Electron Energy Distribution Functions in a 40-cm NEXT-type Ion Engine," AIAA-2005-4252, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Linnell, J.A., Gallimore, A.D., "Efficiency Analysis of a Hall Thruster Operating with Krypton and Xenon," AIAA-2005-3683, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Linnell, J.A., Gallimore, A.D., "Internal Plasma Structure Measurements of a Hall Thruster Using Plasma Lens Focusing," AIAA-2005-4402, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Lobbia, R.B., Gallimore, A.D., "Evaluation and Active Control of Clustered Hall Thruster Discharge Oscillations," AIAA-2005-3679, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Rovey, J.L., Gallimore, A.D., "Design and Operation of a Multiple-Cathode, High-Power, Rectangular Discharge Chamber," AIAA-2005-4407, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Rovey, J.L., Gallimore, A.D., "Dormant Cathode Plasma Properties and Erosion Analysis in a Multiple-Cathode, High-Power, Rectangular Discharge Chamber," AIAA-2005-4241, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Smith, T.B., Ngom, B.B., Linnell, J.A., Gallimore, A.D., "Diode Laser-Induced Fluorescence of Xenon Ion Velocity Distributions," AIAA-2005-4406, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson, AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

Victor, A. L., Zurbuchen, T. H., Gallimore, A. D., "The Top Hat Electric Propulsion Plume Analyzer (TOPAZ): Preliminary Data on the BHT600 Cluster", AIAA-2005-3870, 41st Joint Propulsion Conference, Tucson AZ, July 10-13, 2005.

40th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC), Fort Lauderdale, FL July 11-14, 2004

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., "Discharge Chamber Plasma Structure of a 30-cm NSTAR-type Ion Engine," AIAA-2004-3794, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., "Near Discharge Cathode Assembly Plasma Potential Measurements in a 30-cm NSTAR-type Ion Engine amidst Beam Extraction," AIAA-2004-3958, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Hofer, R. R., Gallimore, A. D., "Efficiency Analysis of a High-Specific Impulse Hall Thruster," AIAA-2004-3602, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Peterson, P. Y., Gallimore, A. D., "The Performance and Plume Characterization of a Laboratory Gridless Ion Thruster with Closed Electron Drift Acceleration," AIAA-2004-3936, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Smith, T. B., Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., Williams, G. J., "Laser-induced Fluorescence Velocimetry of Xe II in the 30-cm NSTAR-type Ion Engine Plume," AIAA-2004-3963, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Rovey, J. L., Walker, M. L. R., Gallimore, A. D., Peterson, P. Y., "Evaluation of a Magnetically-Filtered Faraday Probe for measuring the ion current density profile of a Hall thruster," AIAA-2004-3948, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Victor, A. L., Zurbuchen, T. H., Gallimore, A. D., "Development of the Top Hat Electric Propulsion Plume Analyzer (TOPAZ)," AIAA-2004-4099, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

Walker, M. L. R., Gallimore, A. D., "Performance Characteristics of a Cluster of 5 kW Laboratory Hall Thrusters," AIAA-2004-3767, 40th Joint Propulsion Conference, Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 11-14, 2004.

39th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC), Huntsville, AL, July 20-23, 2003

Beal, B. E., Gallimore, A. D., Hargus, W. A., "The Effects of Clustering Multiple Hall Thrusters on Plasma Plume Properties," AIAA-2003-5155, 39th Joint Propulsion Conference, Huntsville, AL, July 20-23, 2003.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., "Comparison of Discharge Plasma Parameters in a 30-cm NSTAR Type Ion Engine with and without Beam Extraction," AIAA-2003-5162, 39th Joint Propulsion Conference, Huntsville, AL, July 20-23, 2003.

Hofer, R. R., Gallimore, A. D., "Ion Species Fractions in the Far-Field Plume of a High-Specific Impulse Hall Thruster," AIAA-2003-5001, 39th Joint Propulsion Conference, Huntsville, AL, July 20-23, 2003.

Hofer, R. R., Haas, J. M., Gallimore, A. D., "Ion Voltage Diagnostics in the Far-Field Plume of a High-Specific Impulse Hall Thruster," AIAA-2003-4556, 39th Joint Propulsion Conference, Huntsville, AL, July 20-23, 2003.

28th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Toulouse, France, March 17-21, 2003

Beal, B. E., Gallimore, A. D., "Energy Analysis of a Hall Thruster Cluster," IEPC-2003-035, 28th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Toulouse, France, March 17-21, 2003.

Herman, D. A., McFarlane, D. S., and Gallimore, A. D.,"Discharge Plasma Parameters of a 30-cm Ion Thruster Measured without Beam Extraction using a High-Speed Probe Positioning System", IEPC-2003-069, 28th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Toulouse, France, March 17-21, 2003.

Hofer, R. R., Gallimore, A. D., "Recent Results from Internal and Very-Near-Field Plasma Diagnostics of a High Specific Impulse Hall Thruster," IEPC-2003-037, 28th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Toulouse, France, March 17-21, 2003.

Walker, M. L. R., Gallimore, A. D., "Hot Flow Pressure Map of a Vacuum Facility as a Function of Flow Rate to Study Facility Effects," IEPC-2003-077, 28th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Toulouse, France, March 17-21, 2003.

38th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002

Beal, B. E., Gallimore, A. D., Hargus, W. A., "Preliminary Plume Characterization of a Low-Power Hall Thruster Cluster," AIAA-2002-4251, 38th Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.

Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., "A High-Speed Probe Positioning System for Interrogating the Discharge Plasma of a 30 cm Ion Thruster," AIAA-2002-4256, 38th Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.

Hofer, R. R., Gallimore, A. D., "The Role of Magnetic Field Topography in Improving the Performance of High-Voltage Hall Thrusters", AIAA-2002-4111, 38th Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.

Walker, M. L. R., Gallimore, A. D., Cai, C., Body, I. D., "Pressure Map of a Facility as a Function of Flow Rate to Study Facility Effects," AIAA-2002-3815, 38th Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.

Walker, M. L. R., Hofer, R. R., Gallimore, A. D., "The Effects of Nude Faraday Probe Design and Vacuum Facility Backpressure on the Measured Ion Current Density Profile of Hall Thruster Plumes," AIAA-2002-4253, 38th Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, July 7-10, 2002.

40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 14-17, 2002

Gilchrist, B. E., Bilen, S. G., Gallimore, A. D., Choiniere, E., Herman, D., "Current Collection to Long Conductors with Wide Geometries for Bare Electrodynamic Tether Applications: A Laboratory Update," AIAA-2002-1123, 40th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit, Reno, NV, January 14-17, 2002.

27th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC), Pasadena, CA, October 14-19, 2001

Hofer, R. R., Walker, M. L. R., Gallimore, A. D., "A Comparison of Nude and Collimated Faraday Probes for Use with Hall Thrusters," IEPC-01-020, 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 15-19, 2001.

Hofer, R. R., Peterson, P. Y., Gallimore, A. D., "A High Specific Impulse Two-Stage Hall Thruster with Plasma Lens Focusing," IEPC-01-036, 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 15-19, 2001. 

Hofer, R. R., Peterson, P. Y., Gallimore, A. D., "Characterizing Vacuum Facility Backpressure Effects on the Performance of a Hall Thruster," IEPC-01-045, 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 15-19, 2001. 

Peterson, P. Y., Gallimore, A. D., Haas, J. M., "Experimental Investigation of a Hall Thruster Internal Magnetic Field Topography," IEPC-01-030, 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 15-19, 2001.

Smith, T. B., Herman, D. A., Gallimore, A. D., and Drake, R. P., "Deconvolution of Axial Velocity Distributions from Hall Thruster LIF Spectra," IEPC-01-019, 27th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Pasadena, CA, October 15-19, 2001.

37th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Salt Lake City, UT, July 8-11, 2001

Beal, B. E., Gallimore, A. D., "Development of the Linear Gridless Ion Thruster," AIAA-2001-3649, 37th Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July 8-11, 2001.

Gallimore, A.D., et al., "Review of the EP Activities of US Academia," AIAA-2001-3227, 37th Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July 8-11, 2001.

Haas, J. M., Gallimore, A. D., "Considerations on the Role of the Hall Current in a Laboratory-Model Thruster," AIAA-2001-3507, 37th Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July 8-11, 2001.

Peterson, P. Y., Gallimore, A. D., Haas, J. M., "Experimental Investigation of Hall Thruster Internal Magnetic Field Topography," AIAA-2001-3890, 37th Joint Propulsion Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July 8-11, 2001.

36th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Huntsville, AL, July 16-19, 2000

Haas, J.M., Gallimore, A.D., "An Investigation of Internal Ion Number Density and Electron Temperature Profiles in a Laboratory-Model Hall Thruster," AIAA-00-3422, 36th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Huntsville, AL, July 16-19, 2000.

Williams, G., Smith, T., Gallimore, A.D., "FMT-2 Discharge Cathode Erosion Rate Measurements via Laser Induced Fluorescence,"  AIAA-00-3663, 36th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Huntsville, AL, July 16-19, 2000.

Morris, D., Gilchrist, B., Gallimore, A., Jensen, K., "Developing Field Emitter Array Cathode Systems for Electrodynamic Tether Propulsion," AIAA-00-3867, 36th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Huntsville, AL, July 16-19, 2000.

27th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) New Orleans, LA, June 4-7, 2000

Beal, B.E., Haas, J.M., Gallimore, A.D., "Plasma Density Measurements Inside a Laboratory Model Hall Thruster Using a Resonance Probe Diagnostic," ICOPS-00-4A03, 27th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) New Orleans, LA June 4-7, 2000.

Hofer, R.R., Haas, J.M., Peterson, P.Y., Martinez, R.A., and Gallimore, A.D., "Optimization of Hall Thruster Magnetic Field Topography," ICOPS-00-5P02, 27th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) New Orleans, LA June 4-7, 2000.

Peterson, P.Y., Haas, J.M., Hofer, R.R., Martinez, R.A., and Gallimore, A.D., "Experimental Investigation of Hall Thruster Magnetic Field Topography," ICOPS-00-4A06, 27th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) New Orleans, LA June 4-7, 2000.

Smith, T.B., Williams, G.J., Hidaka, Y., Glick, K., and Gallimore, A.D., "Spectroscopic Characterization of FMT-2 Discharge Ionization Processes," ICOPS-00-4A08, 27th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) New Orleans, LA June 4-7, 2000.

26th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC) Kitakyushu, Japan, October 1999

Haas, J.M., and Gallimore, A.D., "Characterization of the Internal Plasma Structure of a 5 kW Hall Thruster,"  IEPC-99-078, 26th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan, October 1999.

Hofer, R.R., Haas, J.M., and Gallimore, A.D., "Development of a 45-Degree Parallel-Plate Electrostatic Energy Analyzer for Hall Thruster Plume Studies: Preliminary Data,"  IEPC-99-113, 26th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan, October 1999.

Williams, G.J., Smith, T.B., Patrick, T.A., and Gallimore, A.D., "Characterization of the FMT-2 Discharge Cathode Plume," IEPC-99-104, 26th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Kitakyushu, Japan, October 1999.

35th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Los Angeles, CA, June 1999

Bilen, S.G. Haas, J.M., Gulczinski, F.S. Gallimore, A.D., and Letoutchaia, J.N., "Resonance-Probe Measurements of Plasma Densities in Electric Propulsion Plumes," AIAA-99-2714, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Bilen, S.G., Domonkos, M.T., and Gallimore, A.D., "The Far-field Plasma Environment of a Hollow Cathode Assembly," AIAA-99-2861, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Davis, C.N., Gilchrist, B.E., and Gallimore, A.D., "Density and Spectral Measurements using a 34 GHz Interferometry System," AIAA-99-2718, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Domonkos, M.T., Gallimore, A.D., Williams, G.J., and Patterson, M.J., "Low-current Hollow Cathode Evaluation," AIAA-99-2575, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Gulczinksi, F.S., Hofer, R.R., and Gallimore A.D., "Near-field Ion Energy and Species Measurements of a 5 kW Laboratory Hall Thruster, " AIAA-99-2430, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Haas, J.M., Hofer, R.R., and Gallimore, A.D., "Hall Thruster Discharge Chamber Plasma Characterization Using a High-Speed Axial Reciprocating Electrostatic Probe," AIAA-99-2426, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Kim, S., and Gallimore, A.D., "Plume Study of a 1.35 kW SPT-100 Using an ExB Probe, " AIAA-99-2423, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Williams, G.J., Smith, T.B., Gulczinski, F.S., Beal, B.E., Gallimore, A.D., and Drake, R.P., "Laser Induced Fluorescence Measurement of Ion Velocities in the Plume of a Hall Effect Thruster," AIAA-99-2424, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

Williams, G.J., Smith, T.B., Domonkos, M.T., Shand, K.J., Gallimore, A.D., and Drake, R.P., "Laser Induced Fluorescence Characterization of Ion Emitted from Hollow Cathodes," AIAA-99-2862, 35th Joint Propulsion Conference, Los Angeles, CA, June 1999.

34th Joint Propulsion Conference (JPC) Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998

Williams, G. J, Domonkos, M. T., Gulczinski, F. S., Haas, J.M., Gallimore, A. D., "Near-field Characterization of Hollow Cathode Assembly Emission," AIAA-98-3658, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

King, L. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Ion Energy Diagnostics in the Plume of an SPT-100 from Thrust Axis to Backflow Region," AIAA-98-3641, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

King, L. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Propellant Ionization and Mass Spectral Measurements in the Plume of an SPT-100," AIAA-98-3657, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Haas, J. M., Gulczinski, F. S., Gallimore, A. D., Spanjers, G.G., Spores, R.A., "Performance Characteristics of a 5 kW Laboratory Hall Thruster," AIAA-98-3503, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Haas, J.M., et. al., "An Investigation of Electrostatic Probe Perturbations on the Operational Characteristics of a Hall Thruster and on the Measurement of Local Plasma Parameters," AIAA 98-3656, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., and Patterson, M. J., "Parametric Investigation of Orifice Aspect-Ratio Effects on Low-Current Hollow Cathode Power Consumption" AIAA-98-3345, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., and Patterson, M. J., "Thermographic Investigation of 3.2-mm-Diameter Orifice Hollow Cathodes" AIAA-98-3793, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Marrese, C. M., Gallimore, A. D., Spindt, Polk, J. E., Goodfellow, K. D., and Jensen, K. L., "Field Emission Array Cathodes for Electric Propulsion Systems," AIAA-98-3484, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Gilchrist, B. E., Davis, C., Carlson, D., and Gallimore, A. D., "Electromagnetic Wave Scattering Experiments in Hall Thruster Plasma Plumes," AIAA-98-3642, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Burton, R. L, Gallimore, A. D., et al. "Overview of US Academic Programs in Electric Propulsion," AIAA-98-3182, 34th Joint Propulsion Cleveland, OH, July 12-15, 1998.

Selected Conference Publications (1993-1997)

Van Noord, J., Gallimore, A. D., and Rawlin, V. K., "Numerical Thermal Model of a 30-cm NSTAR Ion Thruster," Proceedings of the 25th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, Aug. 24-28 1997.

Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., and Patterson, M. J., "Operation of 3.1 mm Orificed Hollow Cathodes," Proceedings of the 25th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, Aug. 24-28 1997.

Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., and Patterson, M. J., "An Evaluation of Hollow Cathode Scaling to Very Low Power and Flow Rate," IEPC-97-189, Proceedings of the 25th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, Aug. 24-28 1997.

Marrese, C. M., and Gallimore, A. D., "Development of a Single-Orifice Retarding Potential Analyzer for Hall Thruster Plume Characterization," Proceedings of the 25th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Cleveland, OH, Aug. 24-28 1997.

Marrese, C. M., Gallimore, A. D., Mackie, W. A., and Evans D. E., "The Design of a Cathode to Operate in an Oxygen-Rich Environment," Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-97), Albuquerque, NM, January 26-30, 1997.

Kim, S. W., Foster, J. E., and Gallimore, A. D., "Very-Near-Field Plume Measurements of the SPT-100," Proceedings of the Space Transportation Symposium at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science in Sagamihara, Japan on Jan. 13-14, 1997.

Gulczinski III, F. S., Gallimore, A. D., Carlson, D. O., and Gilchrist, B. E., "Impact of Anode Layer Thruster Plumes on Satellite Communications," AIAA-97-3067, 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Seattle, WA, July 6-9, 1997.

Domonkos, M. T., Marrese, C. M., Haas, J. M., and Gallimore, A. D., "Very Near-Field Plume Investigation of the D55," AIAA-97-3062, 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Seattle, WA, July 6-9, 1997.

King, L. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "A Molecular Beam Mass Spectrometer for Hall Thruster Plume Studies: Preliminary Data," AIAA-97-3066, 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference, Seattle, WA, July 6-9, 1997.

Gulczinski III, F. S., Spores, R.A., "Analysis of Hall-effect Thrusters and Ion Engines for Orbit Transfer Missions," AIAA-96-2973, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 1996.

Marrese, C. M., Haas, J. M., Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., Tverdoklebov, S., and Garner, C., "D-100 Performance and Plume Characteristics on Krypton," AIAA-96-2969, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 1996.

Kim, S. W., Foster, J. E., and Gallimore, A. D., "Very-Near-Field Plume Study of a 1.35 kW SPT-100," AIAA-96-2972, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July 1996.

Ohler, S. G., Ruffin, A. B., Gilchrist, B. E., and Gallimore, A. D., "RF Signal Impact Study of an SPT," AIAA-96-2706, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July 1996.

Gallimore, A. D., Gilchrist, B. E., King, L. B., Ohler, S. G., and Ruffin, A. B., "Plume Characterization of the SPT-100," AIAA-96-3298, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July, 1996.

King, L. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Ionic and Neutral Particle Transport Property Measurements in the Plume of an SPT-100," AIAA-96-2712, 32nd Joint Propulsion Conference, Orlando, FL, July 1996.

Ohler, S. G., Gilchrist, B. E., and Gallimore, A. D., "Ion Acoustic Wave Characterization in a Moving Plasma to Find Bulk Plasma Flow Velocity," IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Boston, MA, June 3 - 5, 1996.

Marrese, C., Gallimore, A. D., and Khartov, S., "Stationary Plasma Thruster Performance Characteristics on Krypton,'' AIAA-95-2932, 31st Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, July 1995.

Domonkos, M. T., Gallimore, A. D., Myers, R. M., and Thompson, E., "Preliminary Pulsed MPD Thruster Performance," AIAA-95-2674, 31st Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, July 1995.

King, L. B., and Gallimore, A. D., "Determining Thruster Plume Impingement Forces and Free Stream Dynamic Pressure from Body Cavity Pressure Measurements at Transitional Knudsen Numbers," AIAA-95-3150, 31st Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, July 1995.

Ohler, S., Gilchrist, B. E., and Gallimore, A. D., "Microwave Plume of an SPT-100 using Xenon and Laboratory Model SPT using Krypton," AIAA-95-2931, 31st Joint Propulsion Conference, San Diego, CA, July, 1995.

Marrese, C., Polk, J. E., King, L. B., Garner, C., Gallimore, A. D., Semenkin, S., Tverdoklebov, S., and Garkusha, V., "Analysis of Anode Layer Thruster Guard Ring Erosion," IEPC-95-196, 24th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Moscow, Russia, Sept. 1995.

Gallimore A. D., Reichenbacher, M. L., Marrese, C., Kim, S. W., and Foster, J. E., "Preliminary Characterization of a Low Power End-Hall Thruster,'' AIAA-94-3012, Joint Propulsion Conference, Indianapolis, IN, June, 1994.

Myers, R. M., Domonkos, M., and Gallimore, A. D., "Evaluation of Externally Heated Pulsed MPD Thruster Cathodes," IEPC-93-116, International Electric Propulsion Conference, Seattle, WA, Sept. 1993.