Institude for Advanced Technology (IAT)
Abstract
This project funds a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), the Institute for Advanced Technology (IAT) at the University of Texas, to conduct basic research in electromechanics and hypervelocity physics in support of electromagnetic (EM) guns. Of particular interest are EM power, EM launchers, EM integrated launch packages, and hypervelocity terminal ballistics. Advanced computational models are devised and/or applied to solve complex problems in each of these areas. In keeping with the Army EM Armaments Program strategy, highest emphasis has been placed on advancing the state-of-the-art in pulsed power. The sponsored research provides the scientific underpinning for EM gun pulsed power including switching; addresses technical barriers associated with EM gun launcher life; and researches advanced technologies for hypervelocity target defeat. The sum of these focused efforts serves as a catalyst for technological innovation and provides crucial support to the Army technology base for advanced weapon systems development with applications for anti-armor, artillery, air defense, and the future force. In January 2012, the UARC contract with IAT is scheduled to end. New efforts beginning in FY12 will be conducted via competitive solicitation and performed under PE 0601104/Project VS2, Center for Advanced Research. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work in this project is monitored and guided by the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H62_0601104A_1_2040_PB_2012
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