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This reference looks interesting: "A net unidirectional and reversible force on the order of ± 3.14 milli‐Newton or 0.069% of the suspended test article mass w
by moocowduckquack 13y ago
This reference looks interesting:
"A net unidirectional and reversible force on the order of ± 3.14 milli‐Newton or 0.069% of the suspended test article mass was recorded by us in our first high frequency 2.2 MHz test article. The authors also developed a W‐E model that integrates the various engineering parameters affecting the design, construction, and performance of W‐E based MLTs for the next generation of systems. When Woodward’s (2004a, 2004b, 2005) and our test results were compared with the model’s predictions, the test results exceeded predictions by one to two orders of magnitude. Efforts are underway to understand the discrepancies and update the model. The test results imply that these devices, when fully developed, could be competitive with ion engines intended for use on satellite station keeping and/or orbital transfers."
http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/proceeding/aipcp/10.1063/1.2169317 http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/proceeding/aipcp/10.106...
- DennisP 13y agoWoodward's idea is something different though. It's based on general relativity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodward_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodward_effect
- moocowduckquack 13y agoSorry, I sort of ignored the article and just had a look at the references instead.
- throwaway_yy2Di 13y agoThat reference could hardly be sketchier. It's a non-peer-reviewed conference proceeding (basically, open forum free for anyone), by people with no academic affiliation, and no apparent publications on any topic besides this one: http://scitation.aip.org/content/contributor/AU0239062 http://scitation.aip.org/content/contributor/AU0239062 http://scitation.aip.org/content/contributor/AU0214881 http://scitation.aip.org/content/contributor/AU0214881