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PhD Student
Research Topics:
helicon double layer thruster
plasma propulsion systems for spacecraft
Space Plasma, Power & Propulsion Group
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contact
e-mail:
michael.west@anu.edu.au
+61 02 6125 2784 (office)
+61 421 062 650 (mobile)
+61 02 6125 8552 (fax)
web-page:
Helicon Double Layer Thruster
blog:
Michael's Blog
postal address
Space Plasma, Power & Propulsion Group
Research School of Physical Sciences & Engineering
Australian National University
ACT 0200
AUSTRALIA
education
Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) (Space Engineering) (Hons) - University of Sydney 2005
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Physics & Geophysics) - University of Sydney 2005
publications
Journal Articles
M.D. WEST, C. CHARLES and R.W. BOSWELL
"Testing a Helicon Double Layer Thruster Immersed in a Space-Simulation Chamber". Journal of Propulsion & Power 24, 1, 134-141 (2008)
Published Works
M.D. WEST, "The Effect of the Space Environment on Polycarbonate Materials". Engineering Undergraduate Honours Thesis, University of Sydney (2005)
J.D.A. CLARKE, G. MURPHY and M.D. WEST (eds.) "Exploring the Red Planet: Online Proceedings of the 2nd Australian Mars Exploration Conference". Sydney (2003).
awards & grants
NSW Finalist 2006 Young Australian of the Year Awards
2008 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Snowy River Shire Council Region
2007 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Kyogle Shire Council Region
2006 Australia Day Ambassador - Visited Tumut Shire Council Region
$1500 Grant in 2006 from Youth Space Enginering Funding Scheme, National Committee on Space Engineering, Engineers Australia
memberships
International Member, Electric Propulsion Technical Committee - American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Board of Advisors - Mars Institute
Treasurer - AIAA Sydney Section
Science Support Team - Phobos Reconnaissance International Mars Exploration (PRIME) Mission
ARC Complex Open Systems Research Network (COSNet) - Central Node
