Title :
Performance results of a small-calibre electromagnetic launcher
Author :
Clark, G.A. ; Bedford, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia
fDate :
3/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Results of electromagnetic launcher experiments are presented. Utilising an inductor and a crowbarred capacitor bank, 0.3 g projectiles have been accelerated over 800 mm to a velocity of 3.3 km/s. Muzzle and breech voltage curves are presented, as are tables of muzzle volts and efficiencies.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propulsion; Aluminum; Capacitors; Electromagnetic launching; Inductors; Plasma accelerators; Projectiles; Railguns; Rails; Switches; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1984.1063087
