What is ion propultion and how can it be used. How can we harness ions particles to use for our atvangage
2007-05-09 11:40:52 · 4 answers · asked by DAVE S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
This should explain much
2007-05-09 11:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by T C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NASA tried it during the 60s. The rapid acceleration of charged particles through an electric grid.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetohydrodynamics
2007-05-09 11:45:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The advantage is that it is capable of producing thrust at great speeds. The problem is the thrust is not much so it takes a long time to generate any speed.
2007-05-09 16:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read all about it
http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/prop06apr99_2.htm
2007-05-09 11:46:32 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋