Title :
Induction Coilgun for EM Mortar
Author :
Kayel, R.J. ; Turmanl, B.N. ; Aubuchon, M.S. ; Lamppal, D.C. ; Mannl, G.A. ; Borgwarth, D.W. ; Johnson, S.A. ; Poppe, R. ; Fulton, K.R. ; Malejko, G. ; Magnotti, P.J. ; Nguyen, D.H. ; van Reuth, E.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Lab., Albuquerque
Abstract :
Summary form only given. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is investigating electromagnetic (EM) guns for the next generation combat vehicle providing greater range, accuracy, and survivability without the use of propellant. Electromagnetic guns can provide high-fidelity controlled muzzle velocity, which removes the largest source of error in the ballistic terminal phase.
Keywords :
electromagnetic launchers; military vehicles; weapons; combat vehicle; electromagnetic guns; electromagnetic mortar; induction coilgun; Capacitors; Coilguns; Coils; Electromagnetic launching; Laboratories; Mortar; Projectiles; Testing; Vehicles; Velocity control;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 2007. ICOPS 2007. IEEE 34th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0915-0
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4346323
