Title :
Fast electromagnetic launchers
Author :
Gora, Thaddeus ; Kemmey, Peter
Author_Institution :
U.S. Army Armaments Research and Development Command, Dover, N.J.
fDate :
7/1/1983 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A general discussion of the form of the force equation for fast electromagnetic launchers, and of their energetics, is presented. It suggests that a class of launch devices whose total inductance decrease during the launch cycle has a number of attractive features, especially the potential for high electrical-to-mechanical energy conversion efficiency. Examples of specific launcher concepts in this class are given.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propulsion; Coaxial components; Coils; Electric potential; Electromagnetic forces; Electromagnetic launching; Energy conversion; Equations; Inductance; Railguns; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1983.1062580
