Accession Number:

AD1029739

Title:

Liquid Droplet Stream Propulsion Technology

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

United States Air Force Academy Air Force Academy United States

Personal Author(s):

• MacDonald,Kyle
• Paterson,Gabe
• Wilson,Eric
• Kashul,Tom
• Genco,Frank

Report Date:

2012-02-24

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Liquid stream propulsion technology is a unique satellite propulsion innovation that uses the constant transfer of momentum through projection of silicon oil droplet streams through space. Fluid streams are generated on each spacecraft, projected to their companion spacecraft which collects the stream and continuously sends fluid back to the first spacecraft.

Descriptors:

• spacecraft
• artificial satellites
• fluid flow
• fluid dynamics
• propulsion system

Subject Categories:

• Fluid Mechanics
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE