Demonstration of a Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle

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Abstract:

The goal of this project is the proof-of-concept demonstration of an electromagnetically driven wingless aircraft with no moving component that will be able to selflift, hover and fly reliably especially under gust and impact conditions.

Author(s):
Roy, Subrata ; Arnold, David ; Lin, Jenshan ; Schmidt, Tony ; Lind, Rick ; Durscher, Ryan ; Riherd, Mark ; Houba, Tomas ; Anderson, Richard ; Zito, Justin
Author Organization(s):
FLORIDA UNIV GAINESVILLE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 31 May 2010-31 May 2011
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0056

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-OSR-VA-TR-2012-0922
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA9550-09-1-0416
Monitor Series:
TR-2012-0922, AFOSR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT, *ELECTROHYDRODYNAMICS, *HOVERING, *PLASMA DEVICES, DIELECTRICS, ELECTRODES, MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS, WAVEFORM GENERATORS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Research and Experimental Aircraft, Electricity and Magnetism, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics, Electric and Ion Propulsion
Keyword(s):
WEAV(WINGLESS ELECTROMAGNETIC AIR VEHICLE), THRUST GENERATION, PLASMA PROPULSION, MBPA(MULTI BARRIER PLASMA ACTUATOR), DBD(DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE), MAV(MICRO AIR VEHICLE)
Report Date:
2011 Dec 20
Creation Date:
2012 Sep 26