Flight propulsion in low-density outside troposphere
By utilizing semi-liquid gunpowder, electromagnetic acceleration, thermal guns, ion acceleration, and laser cutting technology, the patent addresses inefficiencies in conventional propulsion methods, achieving efficient long-distance flight for satellites and spacecraft.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024111331
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-04
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing propulsion methods for satellites and spacecraft outside the troposphere, such as chemical rockets, electric rockets, and swing-by maneuvers, are inefficient for long-distance flights due to limitations in thrust and acceleration time.
Employing semi-liquid gunpowder heated by electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic acceleration devices, thermal guns, ion acceleration devices, and laser cutting technology to harness the reaction forces generated by these mechanisms for propulsion.
Provides a more efficient propulsion method for long-distance flights by leveraging the reaction forces of these technologies, overcoming the limitations of conventional methods.
Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to applied technologies of electromagnetic wave technology, electromagnetic acceleration technology, plasma technology, ion technology, and laser technology. [Background technology]
[0002] Microwave Oven Technology
[0003] Railgun and coilgun technology
[0004] Thermal Gun Technology
[0005] Cyclotron Technology
[0006] Laser processing machine technology Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0007] The following are methods for obtaining propulsion when flying (moving) satellites, planetary probes, and other spacecraft outside the troposphere where the material density is low. 1. Chemical rocket 2. Electric rocket 3. Swing-by These methods have their advantages and disadvantages in terms of thrust and acceleration time, and a more efficient propulsion method capable of long-distance flight was needed. [Means for solving the problem]
[0008] 1. Using semi-liquid gunpowder containing water and electromagnetic wave technology, the liquid component of the gunpowder is heated with electromagnetic waves and exploded. The explosive force at this time launches (ejects) the object (solid). The reaction (reaction) of the force (action) that occurs at this time is utilized. 2. Using electromagnetic acceleration technology such as railguns and coilguns, objects (solids) are fired (ejected). The reaction (reaction) of the force (action) that occurs at this time is utilized. 3. Using technology such as a thermal gun to compress and explode plasma, objects (solids) are fired (ejected). The reaction (reaction) of the force (action) that occurs at this time is utilized. 4. Using ion acceleration technology such as a cyclotron, the reaction force (reaction) that occurs when ions generated within the device are released outside the device is utilized. 5. Using laser cutting technology such as laser processing machines, the recoil (reaction) of the force (action) that can push through even hard materials can be utilized. In this way, a method for obtaining propulsion force by utilizing the reaction (reaction) of the force (action) generated by a device with a mechanism different from that of conventional propulsion methods is provided, thereby solving the problem.
Claims
1. This is a device mechanism that generates propulsion for artificial satellites, planetary probes, rockets, missiles, etc. to fly in spaces with low gravity and low oxygen concentrations, such as outer space and the outer troposphere. Gunpowder and solid objects are loaded into a hollow cylindrical device similar to a gun barrel. When the gunpowder inside the device is detonated, the explosive force causes the object (solid) to be propelled (ejected) out of the device. The force (action) generated at this time causes a reaction (reaction) in the satellite, planetary probe, rocket, missile, etc. that is equipped with the device. This reaction force is used to propel the aircraft; when the gunpowder explodes, the loaded object (solid) passes through the hollow cylinder and is released from the device. At this time, the same force (action) acting on the object (solid) also acts on the aircraft carrying the device (reaction). There is a way to convert this reaction force into thrust for the aircraft. In the same way, instead of exploding the gunpowder (dry gunpowder) loaded in the device by impact or ignition, the gunpowder to be used is pre-soaked with water and processed into a semi-liquid state such as sol, gel or paste, and then exposed to and heated by electromagnetic waves using the same principle as a microwave oven, causing the gunpowder to explode. (A microwave oven heats (provides thermal energy to) an object by irradiating it with electromagnetic waves of a frequency that vibrates water molecules. Therefore, when electromagnetic waves are irradiated onto gunpowder containing moisture, the gunpowder heats up and explodes when it reaches a certain temperature. Dry gunpowder cannot be used if it gets wet, so it must be kept dry for a long period of time after production, which increases management costs. By preliminarily soaking the gunpowder in water, and then using it to heat and explode by irradiating it with electromagnetic waves instead of the conventional method of striking or igniting, management costs can be reduced.
2. A method for obtaining propulsion for artificial satellites, planetary probes, rockets, missiles, etc., using the same method as the method of claim 1, which utilizes the reaction force of the reflection (ejection) of an object (solid) from a hollow cylindrical device, but uses the principle of a railgun to launch (eject) an object (solid) rather than the explosive force of gunpowder. (A railgun is a device that accelerates and launches an object using electromagnetic force (Lorentz force). The greater the input power, the faster the projectile is fired. The projectile is not limited to being a good conductor.)
3. A method for obtaining propulsion for artificial satellites, planetary probes, rockets, missiles, etc., using the same method as the method of claim 1, which utilizes the reaction force of the reflection (ejection) of an object (solid) from a hollow cylindrical device, but which uses the principle of a coil gun to launch (eject) an object (solid) rather than the explosive force of gunpowder. (A coilgun is a device that uses the same electromagnetic projection method as a railgun, applying the principles of a linear motor to fire projectiles. Projectiles are limited to good conductors.)
4. A method for obtaining propulsion for artificial satellites, planetary probes, rockets, missiles, etc., using the same method as the method of claim 1, which utilizes the reaction force of the reflection (ejection) of an object (solid) from a hollow cylindrical device, but which uses the principle of a thermal gun (plasma cannon) to launch (eject) an object (solid) rather than the explosive force of gunpowder. (A thermal gun is a device that uses plasma compression technology generated within the device to shoot objects. Projectiles are not limited to good conductors.)
5. There is a device called an ion engine that provides thrust to planetary probes and other spacecraft to fly in spaces with low gravity, such as outer space. This utilizes the reaction (reaction) of the force (action) that occurs when ions generated within the device are released outside the device. This ion engine principle applies the principle of a cyclotron to accelerate ions to high speeds, rather than immediately releasing the ions as in conventional methods, thereby improving propulsion.
6. A method of obtaining propulsion for satellites, planetary probes, rockets, missiles, etc. that does not use the force (action) generated by releasing an object (solid) or ions, but rather uses the force (action) generated by irradiating (releasing) a laser cutter, which is used in laser processing machines. (The laser cutter used in laser processing machines uses light, but can cut hard materials such as metal and stone. Unlike laser light such as lighting, the pushing force (action) is large, so a large reaction force is also obtained. If the reaction force is large, the thrust force will also be large.)
7. A propulsion power plant using the method according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
8. An artificial satellite, a planetary probe, a rocket, or defense equipment (missile, etc.) that uses the propulsion power device according to claim 7.
9. Services and businesses using the artificial satellite, planetary probe, rocket, and defense equipment (missiles, etc.) according to claim 8.