Magnetic space launcher

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2011

Abstract

In this paper, the writer describes a new idea, theory, and computations for design of a new magnetic low-cost accelerator for railgun projectile and space apparatus. The suggested design does not have the traditional current rails and sliding contacts. This accelerates the projectile and space apparatus by a magnetic column which can have a length of some kilometers, produces a very high acceleration and projectile (apparatus) final speed of up to 8-10 km/s. Important advantages of the offered design is the low (up to some thousands of times) used electric current of high voltage and very high efficiency coefficient close to 1 (compare with efficiency of the current railgun which equals 20-40%). The suggested accelerator may be produced by present technology. The projects: railgun and space accelerator are computed. © 2011 ASCE.

Identifier

78650323203 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Aerospace Engineering

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)AS.1943-5525.0000060

ISSN

08931321

First Page

124

Last Page

134

Issue

1

Volume

24

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