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Electrodynamic sailing - Beating into the solar wind.The recent suggestion by Alfven (1972) of a novel means of spacecraft propulsion based upon energy extraction from the electromagnetic field of the solar wind is critically reviewed. In response to this review, the original suggestion is somewhat amplified and clarified by its author.
Document ID
19730030271
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Sonett, C. P. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, Calif., United States)
Fahleson, U.
Alfven, H. (Kungl. Tekniska Hogskolan Stockholm, Sweden)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
December 8, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Science
Volume: 178
Subject Category
Propulsion Systems
Accession Number
73A15073
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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