Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle
- Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle
The Wingless Electromagnetic Air Vehicle (WEAV) is a heavier than air flight system in development for NASA at the University of Florida. The aircraft uses electrodes on its undercarriage to ionize air and propels the resultant plasma using electromagnets. The resultant high pressure zone underneath the aircraft is used to create thrust for propulsion and stability. [Larry Greenemeier (July 7 2008). [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=worlds-first-flying-saucer "The World's First Flying Saucer: Made Right Here on Earth"] , "Scientific American".]
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