DocumentCode
1020160
Title
HIMASS electromagnetic launcher at Los Alamos
Author
Zimmermann, E.L. ; Fowler, C.M. ; Foley, E. ; Parker, J.V.
Author_Institution
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, USA
Volume
22
Issue
6
fYear
1986
fDate
11/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1823
Lastpage
1825
Abstract
The HIMASS electromagnetic launcher is a unique large-bore, large-mass railgun driven by a helical flux compression generator. Two experiments were conducted at 3-4 MA current levels. The objective of the experiments was to study the effects of scaling, ablation, and material parameters on electromagnetic launcher performance. Data from these two experiments are presented.
Keywords
Electromagnetic propulsion; Boring; Copper; Electromagnetic launching; Inductors; Insulation; Projectiles; Railguns; Rails; Steel; Voltage measurement;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9464
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TMAG.1986.1064663
Filename
1064663
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