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
fDate :
11/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1986.1064663
