Method, apparatus, and system for deflecting air approaching a wing
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B64C-023/00
B64C-021/00
출원번호
US-0262568
(2008-10-31)
등록번호
US-8181910
(2012-05-22)
발명자
/ 주소
Lewis, Blair J.
출원인 / 주소
Lewis, Blair J.
대리인 / 주소
Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP
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초록▼
Fluid having a velocity approaching a surface having a leading edge may be deflected. An electric field may be projected ahead of the leading edge of the surface to ionize at least some molecules of the fluid approaching the wing. The strength of the electric field may vary between a maximum level a
Fluid having a velocity approaching a surface having a leading edge may be deflected. An electric field may be projected ahead of the leading edge of the surface to ionize at least some molecules of the fluid approaching the wing. The strength of the electric field may vary between a maximum level and a minimum level periodically over time. A magnetic field may be projected from the surface to deflect the ionized molecules of the fluid such that some or all of the deflection is normal to the velocity of the approaching fluid and normal to the leading edge of the surface while the electric field is below its maximum level.
대표청구항▼
1. A method for deflecting fluid having a velocity approaching a surface having a leading edge, comprising: projecting an electric field ahead of the leading edge of the surface, the electric field to ionize at least some molecules of the fluid approaching the surface, the strength of the electric f
1. A method for deflecting fluid having a velocity approaching a surface having a leading edge, comprising: projecting an electric field ahead of the leading edge of the surface, the electric field to ionize at least some molecules of the fluid approaching the surface, the strength of the electric field varying between a maximum level and a minimum level periodically over time; projecting a magnetic field from the surface, the magnetic field to deflect the ionized molecules of the fluid such that some or all of the deflection is normal to the velocity of the approaching fluid and normal to the leading edge of the surface while the electric field strength is below its maximum level; measuring one or more indicators of an operating environment of the surface; and adjusting the maximum level of the electric field strength according to the measured one or more indicators of the operating environment of the surface. 2. The method of claim 1, comprising adjusting a frequency of the electric field strength variations according to the measured one or more indicators of the operating environment of the surface. 3. The method of claim 1, comprising adjusting the magnetic field strength according to the measured one or more indicators of the operating environment of the surface. 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the magnetic field is offset from the electric field in a direction normal to the leading edge of the surface. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the surface is a wing. 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the magnetic field is projected ahead of the leading edge of the surface. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the magnetic field is projected parallel to the leading edge of the surface. 8. An apparatus comprising: first and second electrodes both mounted on a surface, the first and second electrodes oriented with respect to each other so as to project an electric field exterior to the surface, wherein the strength of the electric field periodically varies between a maximum level and a minimum level, wherein the electric field at the maximum strength is to ionize at least some molecules of a fluid having a velocity approaching the surface; an electromagnetic coil for projecting a magnetic field to deflect the ionized molecules such that some or all of the deflection is normal to the velocity of the approaching fluid and normal to the magnetic field while the electric field strength is below its maximum level; and a pulse generator connected to the first and second electrodes for supplying a time varying current to the first and second electrodes, wherein a maximum current level of the output of the pulse generator is adjustable, the maximum current level corresponding to the maximum level of the electric field strength. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the surface is a wing having a leading edge, the electrodes project an electric field ahead of the leading edge, and the electromagnetic coil projects the magnetic field such that the some or all of the deflection is normal to the velocity of the approaching fluid and normal to the leading edge of the surface. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the first and second electrodes are parallel to a leading edge of the surface. 11. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the electromagnetic coil is mounted parallel to the leading edge of the surface. 12. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the electromagnetic coil is for projecting a magnetic field parallel to the leading edge and ahead of the surface. 13. An system comprising: first and second electrodes both mounted on a surface parallel to a leading edge of the surface, the first and second electrodes oriented with respect to each other and the leading edge so as to project an electric field ahead of the leading edge, wherein the strength of the electric field periodically varies between a maximum level and a minimum level, wherein the electric field at the maximum strength is to ionize at least some molecules of a fluid having a velocity approaching the surface;an electromagnetic coil for projecting a magnetic field to deflect the ionized molecules such that some or all of the deflection is normal to the velocity of the approaching fluid and normal to the leading edge of the surface while the electric field strength is below its maximum level;a pulse generator connected to the first and second electrodes for supplying a time varying current to the first and second electrodes; andan environment measurement device connected to the pulse generator for measuring one or more indicators of the operating environment of the surface;wherein the output of the pulse generator is adjustable based on the measured one or more indicators of the surface operating environment. 14. The system of claim 13, wherein a frequency of the output of the pulse generator is adjustable. 15. The system of claim 13, wherein a maximum current level of the output of the pulse generator is adjustable, the maximum current level corresponding to the maximum level of the electric field strength. 16. The system of claim 13, wherein the environment measurement device measures the one or more indicators periodically. 17. The system of claim 13, wherein the output of the pulse generator is adjusted if a change in one or more of the measured indicators is above a threshold. 18. The system of claim 13, wherein the surface is a wing. 19. The system of claim 13, wherein the first and second electrodes are parallel to a leading edge of the surface. 20. The system of claim 13, wherein the electromagnetic coil is mounted parallel to the leading edge of the surface. 21. The system of claim 13, wherein the electromagnetic coil is for projecting a magnetic field parallel to the leading edge and ahead of the surface.
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