An electomagnetic lunar launcher utilizing superconductivity technologyThe application of superconductivity technology to the lunar launcher problem was considered, and a quenchgun concept was formulated to reduce the mass of the launcher system by incorporating the energy storage in the launcher itself and using the efficiency of the quenchgun to reduce the power requirements. A conceptual design for the quenchgun launcher is presented, and the integration of the system into a lunar base logistics model for evaluation is addressed. The results of these evaluations under the NASA Office of Exploration lunar base scenarios are reported.
Document ID
19890059461
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bilby, Curt (KDT Industries, Inc. Austin, TX, United States)
Nozette, Stewart (Texas, University Austin, United States)
Kolm, Henry (Electromagnetic Launch Research, Inc. Hudson, MA, United States)