Launcher technology, in-flight velocity measurement and impact diagnostics at the TUM/LRT

E. Igenbergs, S. Aigner, A. Hüdepohl, H. Iglseder, H. Kuczera, M. Rott, U. Weishaupt

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Abstract

Four different types of electromagnetic accelerators are described, giving their performance data and limitations: electromagnetic, electrothermal, rail gun and plasma gun. Different techniques are used to measure in-flight velocity: Light barrier with pulsed laser, in-flight photography with N2 laser, and in-flight radar at 35 and 90 GHz. These devices also are described. For some specific investigations, e.g., charge generation by impact of small particles with velocities above 10 km/s, the impact location of every impact (for multiple impact tests) is required along with the projectile impulse and velocity. Techniques for accurate measurement of these parameters are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)371-380
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Impact Engineering
Volume5
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1987

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