The Case of the Lifter: Efficiencies, Power Needs, Limitations, Prospects

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Scientific Paper
Title The Case of the Lifter: Efficiencies, Power Needs, Limitations, Prospects
Author(s) Richard L Hull
Keywords do-it-yourself, lifters, performance ratings
Published 2005
Journal Electric Spacecraft Journal
Number 39
Pages 21-24

Abstract

Lifter designers are having a lot of fun building bigger and fancier airframes. Richard Hull recommends some intentional steps to turn this technology into a useful tool for transport.