Title :
Emack electromagnetic launcher commissioning
Author :
Deis, D.W. ; Scherbarth, D.W. ; Ferrentino, G.L.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse R&D Center, Pittsburgh, PA
fDate :
3/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The EMACK laboratory demonstration electromagnetic launcher was designed and fabricated by the Westinghouse R&D Center and installed at the R&D Center for commissioning in late 1981. Subsequently, in February, 1982, a series of five test shots was made to commission the system and determine its operating characteristics. This paper summarizes the essential engineering details of the system components and the results of the commissioning tests.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propulsion; Acceleration; Accelerometers; Coils; Electromagnetic launching; Energy storage; Rails; Research and development; Rotors; Switches; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1984.1063096
