Author: John Greenewald

Background For presentation at the 2nd International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion taking place in Sendai, Japan, from 20-23 October 2003. Document Archive Study to Determine the Effective and Cost of a Laser-Propelled Lightcraft Vehicle System – Results to Guide Future Developments, October 2003 [12 Pages, 1.6MB]

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Background This study was tasked with the purpose of conducting a major literature review of the ball lightning phenomenon to explore the observations, experimental tests, and theories. The best ideas and tests were segregated for further analysis and are summarized in this report. A combined bibliography of references was assembled and is presented. The focus of this study was to review and analyze the axially symmetric force-free time-harmonic plasmoid model developed by Nachamkin (1992) for a previous Air Force Research Laboratory study. The intent of the Nachamkin model was to bring together a unique blend of properties proposed by investigators…

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Background The Very High Speed Transit or “VHST” concept was put forward some years ago in response to the search for a pollution-free transport method that could operate at speeds competitive with aircraft. The general principles are relatively straightforward: electromagnetically levitated and propelled cars in an evacuated tunnel. Document Archive The Very High Speed Transit System (VHSTS), August 1972 – LA to NY In 21 Minutes / 14,000MPH [20 Pages, 1MB]

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