Some practical aspects of electromagnetic activation.

MacLeod, C.; Gow, K.S.; Capanni, N.

Abstract

Electromagnetic Activation (EMA) is an alternative to combustion in Scramjet-like hypersonic engines. The basis of the system was outlined in previous publications. This paper builds on these results and explores some further practical and theoretical aspects of its operation. These include the beam paths and thermodynamics of the duct, the efficiency of the system, a review of the available radiation generation devices and a discussion of power supply options.

Citation

MACLEOD, C., GOW, K.S. and CAPANNI, N. 2009. Some practical aspects of electromagnetic activation. Journal of the British Interplanetary Society [online], 62(9), pages 320-331. Available from: http://jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2009.62.320

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 31, 2010
• Online Publication Date: Dec 31, 2010
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2010
• Deposit Date: Apr 14, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 14, 2010
• Journal: Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
• Print ISSN: 0007-084X
• Publisher: British Interplanetary Society
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 320-331
• Keywords: Scramjet; Electromagnetic activation; Hypersonic ducts
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/480
• Publisher URL: http://jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2009.62.320