A single stage rail gun driven from an inductive energy store requires a direct commutation switch. The high current levels and long conduction times dictate a fresh approach to the switch. This paper examines the commutation event and describes a successful 500 kA direct commutation rail gun switch.


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    Title :

    Switching for electric rail guns


    Additional title:

    Schalteinrichtungen fuer elektrische Schienenkanonen


    Contributors:
    Barber, J.B. (author) / Bauer, D.F. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 9 Bilder, 1 Quelle



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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