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Hybrid Electric Propulsion

Charles E. Lents
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. June 2020, 142(06): 54–55.
Paper No: ME-2020-JUN5
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-JUN5
Published Online: June 1, 2020
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Topics: Aircraft, Architecture, Batteries, Design, Electric propulsion, Emissions, Fuels, Gas turbines, Generators, Propulsion
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New Sails for Old Ships

Lina Zeldovich
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
Mechanical Engineering. February 2020, 142(02): 44–49.
Paper No: ME-2020-FEB3
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2020-FEB3
Published Online: February 1, 2020
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Topics: Rotors, Ships, Wind, Fuels, Engineers, Propulsion, Emissions
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The Little Rocket Engine That Could

Greg Freiherr
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 2016, 138(08): 32–37.
Paper No: ME-16-AUG1
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2016-Aug-1
Published Online: August 1, 2016
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Topics: Engines, Rocket engines, Rockets, Satellites, Thrust, Propulsion, Plasmas (Ionized gases)
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Defense Against the Asteroids

Kirk Teska
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. September 2012, 134(09): 49.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2012-SEP-5
Published Online: September 1, 2012
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Topics: Defense industry, Lasers, Minerals, Momentum, NASA, Patents, Photons, Propulsion, Solar energy, Space vehicles
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U.S. Navy Experience with SSS (Synchro-Self-Shifting) Clutches

Morgan Hendry, Michael Zekas B.
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 2010, 132(08): 54–55.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2010-Aug-9
Published Online: August 1, 2010
View Article titled, U.S. Navy Experience with SSS (Synchro-Self-Shifting) Clutches
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Topics: Gas turbines, Navy, Propulsion, Ships, Electric motors, Design, Failure, Maintenance, Propulsion systems, Steam turbines
Journal Articles

To Go Beyond

Aloysius I. Reisz
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2008, 130(11): 42–45.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2008-NOV-2
Published Online: November 1, 2008
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Topics: Engines, Magnetic fields, Plasmas (Ionized gases), Transportation systems, Magnets, Nozzles, Impulse (Physics), Propulsion, Ions, Particulate matter
Journal Articles

A Step Closer to Mars

Ahmed K. Noor, Robert Zubrin, Douglas Stanley
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2006, 128(11): 25–30.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2006-NOV-1
Published Online: November 1, 2006
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Topics: Biomedicine, NASA, Propellants, Robotics, Vehicles, Propulsion, Innovation, Maintenance, Space vehicles, Design
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Space Calls

Ahmed K. Noor, James A. Cuts
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2004, 126(11): 31–36.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2004-NOV-1
Published Online: November 1, 2004
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Topics: Instrumentation, Robotics, Solar energy, Space vehicles, Vehicles, Pressure, Sensors, Propulsion, NASA
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Engines for the Cosmos

Aloysius I. Reisz, Stephen L. Rodgers
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. January 2003, 125(01): 50–53.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2003-JAN-4
Published Online: January 1, 2003
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Topics: Engines, Propulsion, Universe, Energy resources, Space vehicles, Electric propulsion, Renewable energy, Atoms
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Plenty of Room in the Air

Samuel L. Venneri, Ahmed K. Noor
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2002, 124(11): 42–48.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2002-NOV-1
Published Online: November 1, 2002
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Topics: Aircraft, Aviation, Vehicles, Safety, NASA, Transportation systems, Design, Propulsion
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Fresh Air, Wide-Open Space

Daniel S. Goldin, Samuel L. Venneri, Ahmed K. Noor
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. November 2001, 123(11): 48–55.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2001-NOV-1
Published Online: November 1, 2001
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Topics: Aircraft, Flight, NASA, Transportation systems, Vehicles, Safety, Sensors, Flow control, Engines, Propulsion
Journal Articles

Trail Blazer into Space

Frank Wick
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. October 2000, 122(10): 71–74.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2000-OCT-3
Published Online: October 1, 2000
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Topics: Rockets, Warfare, Propulsion, Aircraft, Flight
Journal Articles

The Hunt for Compact Power

Paul Sharke
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. April 2000, 122(04): 42–45.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2000-APR-1
Published Online: April 1, 2000
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Topics: Engines, Machinery, Motors, Navy, Propulsion, Ships, Noise (Sound), Electric propulsion
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Induction for the Birds

Barbara Wolcott
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. February 2000, 122(02): 66–70.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2000-FEB-5
Published Online: February 1, 2000
View Article titled, Induction for the Birds
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Topics: Electromagnetic induction, Magnetic fields, Magnetic levitation, NASA, Navy, Vehicles, Aircraft, Motors, Design, Permanent magnets
Journal Articles

Fuel-Saving Warship Drives

Steven Ashley
Journal: Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Select Article
Mechanical Engineering. August 1998, 120(08): 63–67.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1998-AUG-4
Published Online: August 1, 1998
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Topics: Cycles, Engines, Fuel efficiency, Fuels, Gas turbines, Heat, Propulsion, Design, Vessels, Ships