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    Why solid armatures fail and how they can be improved

    James, T.E. | Tema Archive | 2003
    Failure of electromagnetic launch (EML) solid armatures can be caused by various mechanisms, but a critical performance limit is due to ...

    Why plasma armature railguns don't work (and what can be done about it)

    Parker, J.V. | Tema Archive | 1989
    based on demonstrated technology. The near-term solution is some form of circuit arrangement which eliminates current flow in the restrike arc ...
    Keywords: ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS

    Transition in brush armatures

    Schneider, M. / Eckenfels, D. / Hatterer, F. | Tema Archive | 2003

    Thermophysical evaluation of a novel aluminum alloy with application to an integrated launch package

    Zielinski, A.E. | Tema Archive | 2003
    material is selected for use in designing an integrated launch package for a railgun application. It is found that the marginal increase in breech ...

    Thermal stresses in an actively cooled two-piece rail structure

    Satapathy, S. / Persad, C. | Tema Archive | 2003
    In this paper, we evaluate the thermal stress arising in rails and supporting structures of an electromagnetic launcher. We examine the ...

    The development of an electromagnetic launcher for tactical weaponization

    Martin, J. | Tema Archive | 1989
    The author considers a concept which combines a conventional system with an electromagnetic launcher (EML) in a hybrid system. The approach ...
    Keywords: ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHER , PROJECTILE TECHNOLOGY , LAUNCH PACKAGE

    Strap-down microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors for high-g munition applications

    Brown, T.G. / Davis, B. / Hepner, D. et al. | Tema Archive | 2001
    shock study suggest that some of these sensors are rugged enough to survive both low-g and high-g launch. Analyzes of the accelerometer data ...

    Sensor development for compulsator driven railgun systems

    Penney, C.E. / Hotz, T.J. / Hahne, J.J. | Tema Archive | 2003
    increases in machine speeds, which in turn increase electromagnetic interference. It is essential to a successful operation to have a method ...

    Rotating machines-power supplies for the next generation of EM accelerators

    Spann, M.L. / Pratap, S.B. / Weldon, W.F. et al. | Tema Archive | 1991
    The next generation of electromagnetic launchers (EMLs) will require compact, lightweight power supplies which can generate high-magnitude ...
    Keywords: PULSED POWER TECHNOLOGY , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS

    RAMS Approach for Reusable Launch Vehicle Advanced Studies

    Tatry, P. / Deneu, F. / Simonotti, J. L. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1998

    Prototype development of a battery power supply at the electromagnetic launcher research facility

    Cornette, J.B. / Thurmond, L.E. | Tema Archive | 1989
    Electromagnetic launcher (EML) research at Elgin Air Force Base has progressed beyond available power source levels. Therefore, an ...
    Keywords: PULSED POWER TECHNOLOGY , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHER RESEARCH FACILITY

    Principles of application of high temperature superconductors to electromagnetic launch technology

    Oberly, C.E. / Kozlowski, G. / Gooden, C.E. et al. | Tema Archive | 1991
    materials processing of HTSC and their relation to EML applications technology are described ...
    Keywords: PULSED POWER TECHNOLOGY , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCHERS , ELECTROMAGNETIC LAUNCH TECHNOLOGY

    Ohmic heating in a double-taper sabot-armature

    Powell, J.D. / Zielinski, A.E. | Tema Archive | 2003
    A two-dimensional model, developed previously to investigate the transport of electromagnetic fields and energy in solid-armature railguns ...

    Numerical simulation and experimental results of the metal armature acceleration

    Khandryga, D.V. / Plekhanov, A.V. / Tereschenko, A.N. | Tema Archive | 1995
    length of 4.2 m and a bore diameter of 30 mm; (3) the rail material was bronze and the insulator material was fiberglass STB-3 (G-10 type); and ...

    Magnetic blow-off in armature transition

    Barber, J.P. / McNab, I.R. | Tema Archive | 2003

    Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Transmitter Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Dawn Trout | NTRS
    fairing modeling of transmitters at frequencies in the GHz range. These topics, along with electromagnetic compatibility testing for launch ...
    Keywords: Electromagnetic Testing Cavity Statistics

    Launching tactically configured solid armature projectiles from large and medium calibre railguns-results from the DRA test programme

    Kirkpatrick, D. / Haugh, D. | Tema Archive | 1997
    implementation of EML technology in a weapons system are also discussed ...
    Keywords: Tagung , EML technology

    Integrated thermal management of a hybrid electric vehicle

    Traci, R.M. / Acebal, R. / Mohler, T. | Tema Archive | 1999