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Energy partitioning in an inductively driven rail gunThe equations describing the performance of an inductively driven rail are analyzed numerically. Friction between the projectile and rails is included through an empirical formulation. The equations are applied to the experiment of Rashleigh and Marshall to obtain an estimate of energy distribution in rail guns as a function of time. It is found that only 15 percent of energy delivered by the inductor to the gun is transformed into the kinetic energy of the projectile. This study provides an insight into the nature of nonlinear coupling involved in the electromechanical interactions in a rail gun.
Document ID
19840050538
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Sen, K. K.
(Tuskegee Inst. AL, United States)
Ray, P. K.
(Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: IEE Proceedings, Part A - Physical Science, Measurement and Instrumentation, Management and Education, Reviews
Volume: 131
Issue: 3 Ma
ISSN: 0143-702X
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Accession Number
84A33325
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-76
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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