The Working Principle of the Lifter in Air
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Working Principle of the Lifter in Air |
| Author(s) | Zoltan Losonc |
| Keywords | ion wind, lifters, space charge |
| Published | 2006 |
| Journal | Electric Spacecraft Journal |
| Number | 40 |
| Pages | 9-11 |
Abstract
The lifter phenomenon is explained entirely I terms of known forces. Lifters are essentially asymmetrical capacitors. Charges leak off the wires of these devices more rapidly than they leave the strips, creating an asymmetrical space charge. A quantitative analysis should therefore show that lift is attributable to unbalanced electrostatic pressures.