Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 19-Jun-2018

According to studies in both countries Spar Ltd. and NASA, published by the AIAA, a new concept of simple space propulsion has been successfully tested.

Motor EmDrive
"Motor EmDrive"

-Defined as electromagnetic engine based on microwave emission.

EmDrive engine, Operation principles
“Operation principles”

-It is a closed cone trunk in which a magnetron produces and introduces electromagnetic energy that begins to bounce off the walls, being greater in the area of ​​more diameter, thus producing a small thrust, enough for in space.

-According to certain opinions, it seems to be an impossible engine based on marginal, exotic and rare theories. The truth is that there are controversies about this engine under development under the sponsorship of NASA within the "breakthrough" program of new propulsion systems.

-Other news of the last moment (Nov. 2016) announce that there are promising trials of engine operation.

-In these tests at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston these tests are occurring. The EmDrive is like a magnetron producing microwaves that are directed to a container in the form of a trunk segment, circular and closed at both ends with two caps of different areas. Some layers isolate electromagnetic radiation, functioning as a resonant cavity.

-This difference of areas on both sides is why there is a push in one direction. It does not use fuel but a small electrical charge that can be supplied by panels.

EmDrive application project
"EmDrive application project"

-It takes place at "Lyndon B Johnson Space Center". According to other sources, this motor principle violates Newton's 3rd law. If true, one must reconsider and revise dogmas of modern physics.

Engines of EmDRIVE

Model: Electromagnetic propulsion engine

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EmDrive engine

"EmDrive engine"