High Power Spark Gap Optimization.

Abstract

This report completes the High Power Spark Gap Optimization program, which was begun under a previous contract with Wright-Patterson AFB. In that program, data was obtained in the power range of 1-5 MW to investigate switch performance at rep-rates up to 500 pps, and at voltages up to 60 kV. In the current program, the main experimental objectives were to demonstrate spark gap power above 5 MW per switch, and raise operating voltage into the 100 kV range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 16, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045814

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Charge Transfer
  • Flow Rate
  • Gas Flow
  • Impedance
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Recording Systems
  • Resistance
  • Simulators
  • Spark Gaps
  • Tape Recorders
  • Tape Recording
  • Waveform Generators
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.