Title :
An experimental microwave-powered helicopter
Author :
Brown, Walter ; Mims, J. ; Heenan, N.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Company, Burlington, MA, USA
Abstract :
Microwave power transmission and helicopter technologies have been successfully combined to produce a hovering vehicle which is held aloft solely by power derived from a microwave beam. New, efficient, and lightweight antenna and rectifier technologies allow the helicopter to support its energy-capture system and a substantial payload in addition to its own weight. Projections for further development of the device in terms of technological improvements are made.
Keywords :
Aircraft propulsion; Contracts; Helicopters; Laboratories; Microwave communication; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Payloads; Power transmission; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
1958 IRE International Convention Record
Conference_Location :
New York, NY, USA
DOI :
10.1109/IRECON.1965.1147518
