An Interesting Phenomenon Associated with Lifter Operations
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | An Interesting Phenomenon Associated with Lifter Operations |
| Author(s) | Richard L Hull |
| Keywords | ion wind, lifters |
| Published | 2007 |
| Journal | Electric Spacecraft Journal |
| Number | 42 |
| Pages | 10-11 |
Abstract
While casually investigating lifter materials outside of a formal experimental environment, some interesting observations were made regarding possible erosive flows of high-speed heavy ions. If one posited explanation for base ?skirt? material erosion is correct, the source of lift might be attributable to high-speed jet flow of heavy metal ions (throwaway mass) liberated by high field emissions from the top wire of the classic lifter.