A Repetitive Switching Array for Laboratory Electromagnetic Launcher Research

Abstract

A switching array containing up to six switching cartridges has been designed for multiple firing of inductive powered electromagnetic launcher systems. Each cartridge contains both a closing and an opening contact and may be operated at peak current to 1.5 MA for current pulse durations between 1 ms and 300 ms. Contacts are operated by detonating small explosive charges. This paper describes development progress and test results for a 1/2 scale, three shot prototype, and incorporation of results into a full scale, six shot design.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA638173

Entities

People

  • D. B. Jensen
  • D. J. Jenkins
  • J. Scanlon
  • R. B. Klug
  • R. D. Ford
  • W. H. Lupton

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Circuits
  • Control Systems
  • Detonating Cord
  • Detonations
  • Electromagnetic Guns
  • Energy
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Guns
  • Launchers
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Power Supplies
  • Prototypes
  • Switching
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Marksmanship and Weaponry.
  • Rocket Propulsion.