Reductions in drag of well over 90% are demonstrated for Mach numbers of 2, 4, 6 and 8, when our method
is applied. The drag quickly returns to its original value, when the method is "turned off."
Two papers describing the technology can be downloaded by clicking below:
- Fluid Dynamics Paper
- Plasma Dynamics Paper
Supersonic/Hypersonic Drag Reduction Results
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drag reduction of a conical body traveling at Mach 2.
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drag reduction of a conical body traveling at Mach 4.
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drag reduction of a conical body traveling at Mach 6.
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drag reduction of a conical body traveling at Mach 8.
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