Get to know Vasimr better with 10+ real example sentences.
Vasimr in a sentence
Using Vasimr
- In the example corpus, vasimr often appears in combinations such as: the vasimr, of vasimr, vasimr or.
Context around Vasimr
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 10 start, 4 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Vasimr
- In this selection, "vasimr" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, main, applications, times, powered, main and thruster stand out and add context to how "vasimr" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 2000 the vasimr group was and job a vasimr powered otv. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "vasimr" sits close to words such as aaon, abbv and abdalla, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with vasimr
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The VASIMR method for heating plasma was originally developed from nuclear fusion research. (13 words)
VASIMR has been described as a convergent-divergent nozzle for ions and electrons. (13 words)
Some drives (such as VASIMR or Electrodeless plasma thruster ) actually can significantly vary their exhaust velocity. (16 words)
VASIMR main VASIMR, or Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, works by using radio waves to ionize a propellant into a plasma and then a magnetic field to accelerate the plasma out of the back of the rocket engine to generate thrust. (41 words)
The VASIMR test on the ISS might lead to a capability of maintaining the ISS, or a similar space station, in a stable orbit at 1/20th of the approximately $210 million/year present estimated cost. (36 words)
If the tests of VASIMR reboosting goes according to plan, the increase in specific impulse could mean that the fuel cost will be one-twentieth of the current $210 million annual cost. (32 words)
Example sentences (14)
VASIMR main VASIMR, or Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, works by using radio waves to ionize a propellant into a plasma and then a magnetic field to accelerate the plasma out of the back of the rocket engine to generate thrust.
Ad Astra stated that tests of a VASIMR thruster on the ISS would remain an option after a future in-space demonstration.
If the tests of VASIMR reboosting goes according to plan, the increase in specific impulse could mean that the fuel cost will be one-twentieth of the current $210 million annual cost.
In March 2000, the VASIMR group was given a Rotary National Award for Space Achievement/Stellar Award.
PIT and VASIMR are unique in their ability to trade between power usage, specific impulse (a measure of efficiency, see specific impulse ) and thrust in-flight.
Potential applications VASIMR is not suitable to launch payloads from the Earth's surface because it has a low thrust-to-weight ratio and requires an ambient vacuum.
Since every part of a VASIMR engine is magnetically shielded and does not directly contact plasma, the durability of this engine is predicted to be greater than many other ion/plasma engines.
Some drives (such as VASIMR or Electrodeless plasma thruster ) actually can significantly vary their exhaust velocity.
Studies have shown that, despite longer transit times, VASIMR-powered spacecraft will be much more efficient than traditional integrated chemical rockets when moving goods through space.
The VASIMR method for heating plasma was originally developed from nuclear fusion research.
The VASIMR test on the ISS might lead to a capability of maintaining the ISS, or a similar space station, in a stable orbit at 1/20th of the approximately $210 million/year present estimated cost.
To do the same job, a VASIMR-powered OTV would need to expend only about 8 metric tons of argon propellant.
VASIMR design (and other plasma-based engines) are theoretically able to use practically any material for propellant.
VASIMR has been described as a convergent-divergent nozzle for ions and electrons.
Common combinations with vasimr
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the vasimr 4×
- of vasimr 3×
- vasimr or 2×
- vasimr engine 2×