Charge control apparatus for hovercraft, spacecraft and the like

Details Charge control apparatus for hovercraft, spacecraft and the like Charge control apparatus for hovercraft, spacecraft and the like

1987-12-24

1989-12-12

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Miscellaneous

361218, 361220, B64D 4502

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048862215

ABSTRACT:
A charge control apparatus for a flightcraft uses an inherent droplet charging mechanism to remove unwanted charge from the distal portion of a reference body mechanically connected to, and external to the craft, and a driven ion attachment mechanism to adjust the potential of the craft to that of the reference.

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