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@article{187193,
        author = {Arya Amol Patil and Aryan Jagtap and Ritik Arora and Arya Chavan and Arya Bharat Patil and Rupali Deshpande and Aryan Bhat},
        title = {Project: Ion Thruster Technology and Applications in Satellite Propulsion and Machinery Cooling Systems},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4886-4892},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187193},
        abstract = {Ion thrusters are at the forefront of electric propulsion, enabling efficient and long-duration space missions and inspiring new approaches to terrestrial cooling systems. This paper reviews the principles, performance factors, and applications of ion thrusters, referencing recent advancements and foundational works. We present the design and 3D-printing of a small-scale ion thruster prototype, and experimentally investigate its performance using only wind velocity, current, and voltage measurements. The results demonstrate the feasibility of rapid prototyping for both propulsion and cooling applications, and highlight the relationship between electrical input and ion wind output. The study builds on recent literature and discusses challenges, future directions, and broader impacts.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }