Electric generating thrust vectors of arial vehicles via onboard centrifugal force modulation - Fact or Fake?

This paper deals with a novel method for electrically propelling aerial vehicles (AVs). The technique utilizes the rotational energy stored in gyro rotors that are electrically charged before the start-up process, converting it into forward thrust for the AV. This conversion is achieved by generating specific centrifugal force pulses through brief rotor unbalances Precise control over the timing and spatial extent of these unbalances is crucial for efficient thrust generation. Our initial concept of controlled unbalance propulsion (CUP) suggests that it is feasible to obtain thrust vectors for various types of rotor-driven AVs. Particularly for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), significant translational accelerations and speeds can be achieved, potentially reaching orbital velocities. This approach may also enable energy-efficient levitation of UAVs. The paper proposes certain aerodynamic considerations for rotor-driven aerial vehicles. We present tangible evidence in this paper that supports the grounded physics principles of pulsed centrifugal propulsion, demonstrating its viability with current advanced technologies.

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Metascience in Aerospace
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.3934/mina.2025002
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Electromagnetic Launch and Propulsion Technology
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Electric generating thrust vectors of arial vehicles via onboard centrifugal force modulation - Fact or Fake?

Wolfgang Holzapfel
Metascience in Aerospace
Electromagnetic Launch and Propulsion Technology
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Electric generating thrust vectors of arial vehicles via onboard centrifugal force modulation - Fact or Fake?

Wolfgang Holzapfel
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Abstract

This paper deals with a novel method for electrically propelling aerial vehicles (AVs). The technique utilizes the rotational energy stored in gyro rotors that are electrically charged before the start-up process, converting it into forward thrust for the AV. This conversion is achieved by generating specific centrifugal force pulses through brief rotor unbalances Precise control over the timing and spatial extent of these unbalances is crucial for efficient thrust generation. Our initial concept of controlled unbalance propulsion (CUP) suggests that it is feasible to obtain thrust vectors for various types of rotor-driven AVs. Particularly for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), significant translational accelerations and speeds can be achieved, potentially reaching orbital velocities. This approach may also enable energy-efficient levitation of UAVs. The paper proposes certain aerodynamic considerations for rotor-driven aerial vehicles. We present tangible evidence in this paper that supports the grounded physics principles of pulsed centrifugal propulsion, demonstrating its viability with current advanced technologies.

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University of Kassel (DE)
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Electromagnetic Launch and Propulsion Technology
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