FEASIBILITY OF ELECTRIC ACTUATORS FOR TORPEDO CONTROL SURFACES

Abstract

A summary is given of a feasibility investigation of electric control surface actuators for highspeed homing torpedoes. Specifications consistent with high-speed torpedo (RETORC) performance requirements are assumed. Conventional motorsARE SHOWN TO BE UNABLE TO COMPETE WITH HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR SYSTEMS ON A WEIGHT AND SIZE BASIS EVEN IF PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS ARE GREATLY RELAXED. However, preliminary investigation of a special d-c motor used in conjunction with control circuitry utilizing silicon controlled rectifiers indicates that electric actuator systems are feasible and offer potential improvement over existing high-performance hydraulic systems. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0253285

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Rasche

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Control Surfaces
  • Homing Torpedoes
  • Hydraulic Actuators
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Pneumatic Equipment
  • Rectifiers
  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
  • Specifications
  • Surfaces
  • Torpedoes

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marine Hydrodynamics