BASIC STUDIES IN MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS

Abstract

Research was directed toward obtaining a basic understanding of magnetohydrodynamics. The initial studies led to three possible applications for magnetohydrodynamics which in turn led to three categories of research. The first application appeared in connection with the problem of high-altitude, very high velocity flight which we call fight magnetohydrodynamics. The second application was plasma propulsion. The third category was the production of a very high temperature collision-free plasma. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1961
Accession Number
AD0269797

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Patrick

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Collisions
  • High Altitude
  • High Temperature
  • Magnetohydrodynamics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design