Interactive electromagnetic launcher simulation
Abstract
The mathematical model, usage, and documentation of an interactive computer simulation for an electromagnetic launcher is presented. The launcher is modeled as an electrical circuit. Three slight variations of the program permit studies of a launcher with (1) rail skin effects, (2) rail skin effects and approximated storage coil skin effects, or (3) neither of these effects. Usage of the program as currently implemented on the Westinghouse R&D Univac 1106 is described, with a sample session shown. The implementation of the program permits rapid scoping of the effects of parameter changes.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
- Pub Date:
- January 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1109/TMAG.1982.1061802
- Bibcode:
- 1982ITM....18...29Y
- Keywords:
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- Computer Programs;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Electromagnetic Acceleration;
- Gun Launchers;
- Interactive Control;
- Railgun Accelerators;
- Energy Dissipation;
- Equivalent Circuits;
- Kinetic Energy;
- Performance Prediction;
- Skin Friction;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering