Developing design software using Matlab GUI for linear electromagnetic launcher system

This paper describes the basic design and corroboration using developed algorithm to get optimum geometric dimensions iteratively, of a single sided linear induction machine for an electromagnetic aircraft launcher. The purpose of the design is to reduce the cost of launching operation and constitute a mobile launcher system. For this aim, the designed prototype motor parameters and geometric dimension equations are presented in study. The software has been developed which can calculate the motor geometric dimensions analytically. The software uses developed algorithm to get optimum geometric dimensions iteratively. The dimension design of linear electromagnetic launchers using equivalent circuit model have been realized via developed software which based on Matlab GUI and iterative optimization algorithm. Based on this methodology, designers will be able to deal with practical design of linear electromagnetic launchers. The applicability of the proposed methodology is demonstrated by designing the linear electromagnetic launchers.