Electroacoustic-Propulsion

Ten-millimeter polypropylene, air-filled mass objects were used to observe acceleration, force, and velocity for a dense gas during oscillation and resulting formations. Observation of non-zero forces within gas formations during oscillation shows that additional thrust velocity can be achieved through the oscillation of propellant gas via wave drivers embedded within experimental electronic propulsion systems. Force and velocity calculations taken during oscillation of SF6 demonstrate proof of concept for future experimentation using xenon as an oscillation and ionization medium for ejection at velocities which can be used for spaceflight.

Results of this experiment introduce a novel method for achieving increased velocity during space flight using sound as a performance enhancer.