Laboratory Demonstration Electromagnetic Launcher: Preliminary Hazard Analysis

Abstract

The results of the preliminary hazard analysis on the Laboratory Demonstration Electromagnetic Launcher are described. This analysis was based on system concepts and inherent known hazards. This work has concluded that although serious hazards do exist, a properly designed laboratory and detailed operating plan can ensure personnel safety and minimize the potential for system or component damage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114154

Entities

People

  • D. W. Deis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armatures
  • Demonstrations
  • Electromagnetic Guns
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Engineers
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Generators
  • High Voltage
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Lasers
  • Launchers
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Photography
  • Projectiles
  • Radiation
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.