Scaling laws can now be derived to improve thrust range and efficiency.
For the purpose of improving thrust efficiency, the relations between the acceleration and electrode gap, electrode width, discharge energy have been discussed.
With the eventual aim of improving thrust-to-weight ratio of aeroengines for power generation, well integration of significantly high strength, high damage tolerance and high-temperature capability would be reasonably required.
Design optimization is conducted to improve the thrust and its stability with respect to displacement.
It is also observed that the fin flexibility in chordwise and spanwise direction substantially improves the thrust generation and direction control of the fish.
The results reveal that it is of great benefit for the fish to improve the thrust and also the propulsive efficiency by increasing the two amplitudes properly.
At last, an overview of some special designs including the covered materials, supporting system and hydrostatic jacking system to improve the thrust lubrication was briefly presented.
Nuclear Thermal Rocket (NTR) propulsion is a viable and meritorious option for human exploration into deep-space because of its high thrust, improved specific impulse, well established technology, bimodal capability, and enhanced mission safety and reliability.
In an interview tonight, Mr. Gramm said that while the bill had improved somewhat, its fundamental thrust had not changed, and he was not sure why support for the measure increased so quickly.
But the overall thrust was improved significantly.
