Mainstream Plasma Physics

Plasma Sheath Drag Reduction

Using ionized plasma coatings around aircraft to reduce aerodynamic drag and heat transfer at hypersonic speeds

Scientists / Papers

Various aerospace researchers

Cited In

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Virtual Aircraft Design

Proposes that high-speed aircraft should modify the aerodynamic environment around the craft rather than modifying the aircraft structure to withstand conditions

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