Data Acquisition Applications for Long Duration Electromagnetic Launcher Experiments

Abstract

Investigation of the basic physics associated with Electromagnetic Launcher (EML) operation requires accurate measurement of a number of diverse phenomena. Monitoring and recording EML phenomena during operation over relatively long time frames places unusual demands on a Data Acquisition System (DAS). While the sampling rate requirement is modest by DAS standards of today, the combination of the sampling rate and the number of events to be monitored presents challenges. This paper describes the evolution of a data acquisition approach in use for basic research in the EML area, discusses data acquisition capabilities and requirements, and presents examples of the data that has been obtained using this approach. Railgun, Electromagnetic Launcher, Electromagnetic Acceleration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA254546

Entities

People

  • James B. Cornette
  • Mark W. Heyse

Organizations

  • Wright Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Analog To Digital Converters
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Processing
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Electromagnetic Guns
  • Governments
  • Monitoring
  • Procurement
  • Software Development
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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