Surface aerodynamic model of the lifter

A lifter is based on the Biefeld–Brown Effect which was first found in 1920s, and was brought to life again in 1990s. Since then, efforts were made to find its physical principle, but no satisfactory theory has been met. This paper attempts to find a solution through a simple model based on air ionization, using the surface air power to calculate its load conditions in a system, and moreover, realizing some tentative plans about the relationship between the response system operation of a generalized system and environment on its surface.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► We find an explanation of ionocraft based on corona effect and the equations to solve this problem. ► We present some of the primary quantitative experimental results of ionocraft. ► A longer ionocraft will give a linear larger force with proper conditions. ► A closer distance between ionocrafts will give a much smaller force with proper conditions.