Title :
A multiple armature railgun launcher
Author :
Challita, Antonios ; Maas, Brian L. ; Bauer, David P. ; Heyse, Mark
Author_Institution :
IAP Research Inc., Dayton, OH, USA
fDate :
1/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors describe the theory and test results for multiarmature launch of high L/D (length-to-diameter ratio) projectiles. Railgun launchers with multiple armatures can distribute the accelerating force. Each armature is supplied gun current for acceleration through its own set of rails. This multirail, multiarmature concept has been tested at a railgun test facility. The results demonstrated feasibility. It was possible to control current distribution to multiple armatures
Keywords :
current distribution; electromagnetic launchers; projectiles; accelerating force; current distribution; gun current; high length-to-diameter ratio projectiles; multiple armature railgun launcher; multirail railgun; railgun test facility; Acceleration; Compressive stress; Current supplies; Guns; Packaging; Projectiles; Propulsion; Railguns; Rails; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
