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Theoretical Framework for Energy-Autonomous Magnus Effect Aircraft with Atmospheric Ion Harvesting and Electro hydrodynamic Propulsion

Author(s) Mr. Yagnasaicharan Edupalli
Country India
Abstract This paper presents a theoretical framework for an unconventional aerial vehicle that integrates Magnus effect aerodynamics with atmospheric electrical energy harvesting and electro hydrodynamic propulsion. The proposed concept aims to address the fundamental limitation of contemporary unmanned aerial vehicles—finite operational endurance. We develop the mathematical foundations governing each subsystem: the fluid-dynamic principles of rotating cylinders generating lift through circulation, the physics of atmospheric ion collection from the global electric circuit, and the momentum transfer mechanisms in corona discharge thrusters. A complete energy balance analysis reveals both the theoretical promise and practical constraints of this approach. The framework presented here is intended as a foundation for future computational and experimental validation, with all assumptions and limitations explicitly stated. This work demonstrates that while atmospheric ion harvesting provides only supplementary power (on the order of milliwatts), the synergistic combination of Magnus lift, high-efficiency solar collection, and hybrid propulsion may enable flight durations measured in weeks rather than hours—a capability relevant to surveillance, environmental monitoring, and communication relay applications.
Keywords Magnus effect, electro hydrodynamic propulsion, atmospheric electricity, long-endurance UAV, rotating cylinder aerodynamics, ion thruster, autonomous aerial systems
Field Physics > Mechanical Engineering
Published In Volume 17, Issue 2, April-June 2026
Published On 2026-04-14
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