LionSAT Hybrid Plasma Probe
 
LionProbe Design
1.0   Introduction
2.0   Background
  2.1  Langmuir Theory
  2.2  PFP Theory
  2.3  Plasma Sheath
3.0   Implementation
  3.1  Microprocessor
  3.2  A/D & D/A Convert
  3.3  Electrometer
  3.4  DDS & Comparator
  3.5  Phase Detection
  3.6  Signal Combination
  3.7  Sensor Heads
  3.8  Boom Selection
  3.9  Other Schematics
4.0   Results
5.0   Project Value
6.0   Cost Analysis
7.0   Conclusion
8.0   Future Work
9.0   References
 

Implementation

The Hybrid Plasma Probe is physically realized by combining the basic principles of both the Langmuir Probe and Plasma Frequency Probe.  These two types of probes can be integrated together without any loss of capability.  Rather, as discussed above, more capabilities are created such as Fast Temperature Probe operation.

The block diagram description of the HPP system is shown in Figure 5 below.

Figure 5: HPP System Block Diagram