Results of a Study for a Long Range Coilgun Naval Bombardment System

Abstract

We have evaluated the feasibility of a long range bombardment coilgun launcher and a suite of compatible projectiles. We will present an analysis of the technical feasibility, engineering, and systems implementation issues for shipboard mounting and utilization. Some of the key issues that will be presented are prime power requirements, energy storage, target lethality, ground support, and critical issues. Ranges to be studied are hundreds of nautical miles. At the conclusion of the study we will have sufficient analysis and information to define the requirements and plan for a demonstration program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 2001
Accession Number
ADP012474

Entities

People

  • Finis Long
  • Jeff Alexander
  • Mare Kniskern
  • Ronald Kaye
  • Steve Shope
  • Walt Gutierrez

Organizations

  • Sandia National Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Composite Materials
  • Coolants
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Firing Rate
  • Guns
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Launchers
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Muzzle Velocity
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Software Engineering.
  • ballistics.