Title :
Electromagnetic and structural analyses of electric gun and integrated launch package systems
Author :
Yun, H.D. ; Price, J.H.
Author_Institution :
Center for Electromech., Texas Univ., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe electromagnetic and structural analyses of electric gun and integrated launch packages. Models presented were developed for the Sabot Launched Electric Gun Kinetic Energy projectile (SLEKE) program and the Cannon Caliber Electromagnetic Launcher (CCEML) program. Analyses were three-dimensional, transient and coupled with thermal calculations including dynamic material properties. In the SLEKE analysis section, the authors focus on the electromagnetic and structural performance of integrated launch packages. SLEKE analyses have been validated by the successful launch of test articles at maximum design levels. CCEML launch package and barrel performance has been studied in detail which benefits from experience gained in the SLEKE program. CCEML analyses presented focus on augmented launcher performance.<>
Keywords :
electromagnetic launchers; projectiles; structural engineering; thermal analysis; 3D; augmented EM launcher; barrel performance; cannon caliber electromagnetic launcher programme; coupled calculations; dynamic material properties; electric gun; electromagnetic analysis; integrated launch package; sabot launched electric gun kinetic energy projectile programme; structural analysis; thermal calculations; transient calculations; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic launching; Electromagnetic modeling; Electromagnetic transients; Kinetic energy; Material properties; Packaging; Performance analysis; Projectiles; Transient analysis;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
