Title :
Electromagnetic aircraft launch system development considerations
Author :
Bushway, Richard R.
Author_Institution :
Naval Air Syst. Command, Patuxent River, MD, USA
fDate :
1/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The US Navy is developing an electromagnetic aircraft launch system for its next generation of aircraft carriers. Its approach to the program is predicated on the state of the technology and expertise of the participants. A revised business model is discussed
Keywords :
aircraft; electromagnetic launchers; military equipment; naval engineering; US Navy; aircraft carriers; business model; electromagnetic aircraft launch system; Acceleration; Aerospace electronics; Control systems; Electromagnetic launching; Energy storage; Helium; Marine vehicles; Military aircraft; Power electronics; Thermodynamics;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on