FERROHYDRODYNAMIC PROPULSION

The possibility of using a ferromagnetic fluid to generate pressure forces for propulsion of sea vehicles is examined. Estimates are made for the magnetic field strengths required. Preliminary experiments are briefly described and some proposed changes in accepted theory. The feasibility of such propulsion is established theoretically. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Cornell University

  Graduate School of Aerospace Engineering
  Ithaca, NY  United States 
• Authors:
  • Resler Jr, E L
• Publication Date: 1971-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ferromagnetic materials; Fluid dynamics; High speed rail; Magnetohydrodynamics; Propulsion; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced propulsion; Magnetohydrodynamic propulsion
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00019193
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Annual Rpt
• Contract Numbers: N00014-67-A-00770011
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 8 1971 12:00AM