STUDIES OF MAGNETIC SHIELDING AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
Abstract
Theoretical considerations of magnetic (active) shielding of space vehicles against charged particle cosmic-radiation indicate inadequate treatment in feasibility studies. Simplified expressions for the magnetic vector potential lead to predictions of possibly fictitious completely-shielded regions. The mathematical model presented herein avoids this deficiency, and a method of determining the completely shielded regions is developed. Experimental investigations establish the capability of winding superconducting solenoids and making junctions between superconducting wire and current-carrying leads. Junctions made by spot welding superconducting Nb-Zr wire to copper electrodes, including foil, prove to be superior in reliability, simplicity, and high current capacity. Critical currents in three superconducting solenoids, constructed to operate at 10-, 15-, and 22-kilogauss, were lower than those measured in short segments by amounts consistent with data in available literature. Persistent currents were established in two of the solenoids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 04, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0423178
Entities
People
- F. L. Gibbons
- J. M. Norwood
Organizations
- General Dynamics