Natural gas rockets
Article Abstract:
Rocket researchers are developing engines that burn methane rather than conventional liquid gases used as propellants. Using methane has its advantages as it is stable, is relatively benign and exhibits higher specific impulse.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Product development, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Aerospace industry, Methane, Fuel and fuel systems, Rocket engines, Xcor Aerospace
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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Aerial stealth
Article Abstract:
The article discusses the lately devised plasma antenna technology, which consists of a new class of nonmetallic radio antennas that are invisible to radar. These antennas are found to be extremely useful during wars.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Analytical instruments, Plasma Instrumentation, Radar systems, Plasma devices, Radar antennas
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
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