Liquid Droplet Stream Propulsion Technology

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2012
Accession Number
AD1029739

Entities

People

  • Eric Wilson
  • Frank Genco
  • Gabe Paterson
  • Kyle Macdonald
  • Tom Kashul

Organizations

  • United States Air Force Academy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Momentum
  • Satellite Buses
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites