Title :
Electrostatic power generation for space propulsion
Author_Institution :
2nd Lt., U. S. Air Force; Air Research and Development Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
Abstract :
Interest in electrostatic generators has been revised recently because of their possible application in the field of space propulsion. Among their advantages for ion propulsion are ability to operate in a vacuum, generation of power at high voltages, and high efficiency.
Keywords :
Capacitance; Electromagnetics; Electrostatics; Generators; Power generation; Propulsion; Rotors;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1959.6446032
