Achieving Higher Repetition Rate Operation of High Power Microwave Sources
Abstract
Study high power microwave sources (the MDO and its variants) and their prospects for improved repetition rateoperation, as part of ONR???s Stand-off and Remote Improvised Explosive Device Detection and Neutralization program.Use modeling and simulation tools to guide the design ofcandidate HPM sources ??? the MDO and its variants ??? through virtual prototyping. These sources will then be tested during experimental campaigns using UNM???s two accelerators. Various cathode topologies and materials will be tested. Residual gas analysis will be employedto study the post-shot gas debris for each cathode topology and material, and for the virtual cathode variant as well. A permanent magnet MDO, in S-band or possibly X-band, will be explored in experimental campaigns.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 26, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141613101
Entities
People
- Edl Schamiloglu
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of New Mexico