Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1998-03-25
2000-12-26
Poon, Peter M.
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
B64G 100
Patent
active
061645966
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a novel method of designing a space vehicle. Unlike all previous known methods of designing a space vehicle, the present invention relies upon Radial Deviation Parameter to devise the flow field which provides the aero-dynamic effect as well as serving as an energy source to propel the space vehicle. The present invention would provide a single stage to orbit vehicle, which is a noted advancement over the conventional multi-stage to orbit vehicle. Furthermore, the teaching of the Radial Deviation Parameter design method can also be applied to trans-continent flight vehicles.
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Dinh Tien
Lau Michael N.
Poon Peter M.
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