Microwave Plasma Propulsion Research Facility

Abstract

The objective of this proposed equipment is to demonstrate and measure the creation of a gaseous plasma in the diverging (supersonic) portion of a nozzle flow using high-power beamed microwave energy and to experimentally characterize the coupling of the microwave energy to the flow to convert the beamed power to thrust that separates the electrical power source from the vehicle. together to support fundamental research on beamed microwave propulsion systems.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Aug 28, 2018
Source ID
FA95501810296

Entities

People

  • Michael Micci

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow