DocumentCode
2746665
Title
An experimental microwave-powered helicopter
Author
Brown, Walter ; Mims, J. ; Heenan, N.
Author_Institution
Raytheon Company, Burlington, MA, USA
Volume
13
fYear
1966
fDate
21-25 March 1966
Firstpage
225
Lastpage
235
Abstract
Microwave power transmission and helicopter technologies have been successfully combined to produce a hovering vehicle which is held aloft solely by power derived from a microwave beam. New, efficient, and lightweight antenna and rectifier technologies allow the helicopter to support its energy-capture system and a substantial payload in addition to its own weight. Projections for further development of the device in terms of technological improvements are made.
Keywords
Aircraft propulsion; Contracts; Helicopters; Laboratories; Microwave communication; Microwave devices; Microwave technology; Payloads; Power transmission; Vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
1958 IRE International Convention Record
Conference_Location
New York, NY, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IRECON.1965.1147518
Filename
1147518
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