Accession Number : ADA227121

Title :   Electric Propulsion Study

Descriptive Note : Final rept. 21 Sep 1988-30 Nov 1989

Corporate Author : SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPTORRANCE CA

Personal Author(s) : Cravens, Dennis J.

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Report Date : AUG 1990

Pagination or Media Count : 169

Abstract : This report reviews inductive theories and experimental approaches which provide for interactions between gravitational and electromagnetic fields. The theoretical section develops a general relativistic five dimensional theory to the point that electromagnetic effects can be interpreted. Emphasis is placed on modifications to the classical Maxwell equations and field vector equations. The theories are then often used to propose specific experimental studies which can verify the electromagnetic and gravitational interactions. Specific recommendations are made for experiments that would both verify the theories and serve as a basis for electric propulsive systems that would convert between electromagnetic and inertial momentum.

Descriptors :   *ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS, *THEORY, *INERTIAL SYSTEMS, *MAXWELLS EQUATIONS, *ELECTRIC PROPULSION, *MOMENTUM, *GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS, EXPERIMENTAL DATA, SIZES(DIMENSIONS), ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPERTIES, VECTOR ANALYSIS, ELECTROMAGNETISM.

Subject Categories : GEODESY
      ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
      QUANTUM THEORY AND RELATIVITY
      RADIOFREQUENCY WAVE PROPAGATION
      ELECTRIC AND ION PROPULSION

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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