Electromagnetically activated hypersonic ducts.

MacLeod, C.

Abstract

This paper explores the use of Electromagnetic Radiation as an alternative to combustion in Scramjet-like hypersonic engines. The radiation is absorbed by the flow, heating it and thereby providing an alternative to the heat derived from combustion in the Scramjet. The advantages and disadvantages of this system are explored and theoretical results are presented illustrating typical radiation pathlengths at different frequencies. Suggestions for further theoretical and practical work are also made.

Citation

MACLEOD, C. 2009. Electromagnetically activated hypersonic ducts. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society [online], 62(3), pages 99-109. Available from: http://jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2009.62.99

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 31, 2009
• Online Publication Date: Mar 31, 2009
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2009
• Deposit Date: Jul 29, 2009
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 29, 2009
• Journal: Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
• Print ISSN: 0007-084X
• Publisher: British Interplanetary Society
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 99-109
• Keywords: Scramjet; Electromagnetic heating; Electromagnetic activation
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/385
• Publisher URL: http://jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2009.62.99