Aeronautical applications of high-temperature superconductorsThe successful development of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) could have a major impact on future aeronautical propulsion and aeronautical flight vehicle systems. A preliminary examination of the potential application of HTS for aeronautics indicates that significant benefits may be realized through the development and implementation of these newly discovered materials. Applications of high-temperature superconductors (currently substantiated at 95 k) were envisioned for several classes of aeronautical systems, including subsonic and supersonic transports, hypersonic aircraft, V/STOL aircraft, rotorcraft, and solar, microwave and laser powered aircraft. Introduced and described are the particular applications and potential benefits of high-temperature superconductors as related to aeronautics and/or aeronautical systems.
Document ID
19890065933
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Turney, George E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Luidens, Roger W. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Uherka, Kenneth (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Hull, John (Argonne National Laboratory IL, United States)