Flying Machine Science Fair Projects

Engineering

Engineering science fair projects are more difficult then some of the other types. They require a student to not only understand engineering concepts, but also be able to apply that knowledge to the development of a new structure.

Objectives/Goals

The objective of this experiment is to produce a flying machine capable of sustained flight without wings or a visible propulsion system. The lifter will levitate using only the Biefeld-Brown effect.

Methods/Materials

The methods used in this scientific investigation are experimental and theoretical calculation of lift generated as given my the Evgenij Barsoukov equations. These equations can be found in the Lifter Theory article by said author.

The materials used in this scientific project can be organized into three categories:
Project Apparatus: - Plywood board; - GRA10 Anti-Gravity Driver; - PS8C 13.8 VDC Power Supply; - Emitter and Collector PVC Tower Assembly; - Black Spray Paint; - Plexiglass sheet; - Various hardware components.

Lifter: - Balsa Wood (2mn by 6mn); - Super glue; - Aluminum Foil; - Stainless steel wire (0.0028"); - 30-Guage enameled copper magnet wire; - Sewing thread; - Scotch tape; - Washers; - Hobby knife; - Scissors.

Test Equipment: - Fluke 80K-40 high voltage probe; - Fluke 8021B digital multimeter; - Ohaus triple beam balance; - Various cables.

Results

The results of the test data collected compared very favorably too 2x the predicted values given by the Evgenij Barsoukov equations. The lifter was able to maintain sustained flight using only the Biefeld-Brown effect.

Conclusions/Discussion

This scientific exploration conclusively proves that lift can be achieved using only the Biefeld-Brown effect. The lifter levitates because the emitter wire creates a positively charged ion cloud that is accelerated towards the negatively charged collector creating a net vertical force. Simultaneously, the negatively charged collector is attracted the positively charged ionic cloud adding to the net vertical thrust generated by the lifter.

In conclusion, the lifter can generate sufficient thrust to over come its own weight and levitate solely by the Biefeld-Brown effect. 3rd party contributor