Re: Lifter (fwd)

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Original poster: Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxxxx>



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Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 21:29:19 -0400
From: Richard Hull <rhull@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Lifter (fwd)

The old adage "show me" comes to mind.

You have the best kept secret on planet earth just now if you have an
autonymous lifter that is purely electrostatic propulsion powered with no
prop and no fuel with a fully self contained power unit on board.  You have
beat the Navy. Army and Air Force to pure ES propulsion.

Richard Hull


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Subject: Re: Lifter (fwd)


> Original poster: Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Date: Thu, 18 May 2006 09:27:17 -0600
> From: Dr. Resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Lifter (fwd)
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> Wrong.
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> Resonance Research Corp. has a 60 kV Electrothrust lifter that is powered
by
> a power pack (battery) that lifts itself and additional weight.  It is
> totally self-contained --- not tethered to the ground.  At present we are
> investigating marketing options for this device --- possible military
> applications.  We are also investigating the best "steering mechanisms"
for
> our new flyer.
>
> Electrostatic fields do not require high current only high voltage so a
> heavy transformer is not required.  Our transformer units weigh less than
8
> oz.
>
> Dr. Resonance
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> >
> > No one to date has made a lifter that is self contained in the public
> > sector.
> >
> >
> > Key to reducing the weight is the elimination of the transformer and
> > almost all magnetics in general. Simply put, magnets are heavy, too
heavy.
> > Older systems may have used transformers (deSeversky, Brown Biefeld,
etc).
> > However, the power source was on the ground.
> >
> > Another key is getting the efficiency up. LiPo batteries reduce the
weight
> > and increase the efficiency for a power source. However, processing the
> > power into the high voltage needed requires a very lightweight diode and
> > cap network. The diodes are there. Even with high tech caps (ultravolt
> > etc), the Cockroft-walton multiplier cannot meet the performance
criteria.
> >
> > Piezoelectrics are still in their infancy. This alternative may be
viable
> > in the coming year or two, but will be outdistanced by higher
efficiencies
> > and lower weight.
> >
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