The dipole drive uses the protons and electrons of the solar wind for propulsion. They are reflected in an electric field and the paper claims that velocities higher than the solar wind speed can be achieved.
But take the proposal with a grain of salt, because the whole mechanism highly depends on the plasma density of the solar wind which is rather small in the interplanetary space. It really works well only close to planets or stars where the plasma density is high.
But take the proposal with a grain of salt, because the whole mechanism highly depends on the plasma density of the solar wind which is rather small in the interplanetary space. It really works well only close to planets or stars where the plasma density is high.