AAWSAP DIRD, Positron Aerospace Propulsion, March 2010

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................v
Antimatter.............................................................................................................. 1
Positron Air-Breathing Propulsion .......................................................................... 2
PTRE Applications .................................................................................................. 5
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) ......................................................................... 5
Ramjet-Assisted Missile (RAM) .......................................................................... 7
Single-Stage Reusable Vehicle (SSRV) ............................................................... 8
Positron-Powered Rockets ................................................................................... 11
The Solid-Core Positron Rocket ........................................................................ 12
The Gas-Core Positron Rocket .......................................................................... 14
The Sanger Photon Positron Rocket ................................................................. 16
Positron Rocket System Comparison ................................................................ 17
Positron Energy Conversion for Onboard Power............................................... 18
Positrons for a Manned Mars Mission ................................................................... 19
Positron Production.............................................................................................. 22
Positron Costs ...................................................................................................... 23
Positron Storage .................................................................................................. 24
Formation of Positronium in Porous Media ....................................................... 25
Long-Term Storage of Positronium .................................................................. 25
Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 27
Figures
Figure 1. Specific Energy for Chemical, Nuclear and Antimatter Materials............. 1
Figure 2. Tory-IIC Ready for Testing ...................................................................... 3
Figure 3. PTRE Turbojet and Turbo-Ramjet Modes ................................................. 3
Figure 4. Details of the PTRE Engine.......................,............................................... 4
Figure 5. Combustion Turbo-Ramjet....................................................................... 4
Figure 6. UAV Range vs. Positron Mass .................................................................. 5
Figure 7. LOCAAS Turbojet Engine ......................................................................... 6
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