A Thermo-fluidic Model for a Low Power Xenon Resistojet

A next generation high performance xenon resistojet delivering specific impulse above 90s would be of significant benefit to both small and newer all-electric spacecraft. Such performance would require a xenon propellant temperature of > 3000 K for gas dynamic expansion. Operation at such extreme temperatures and power densities requires a detailed understanding of numerous physical processes in order to converge on a workable design. The highly interdependent nature of these processes, such