Analytical Performance Prediction of an Electromagnetic Launcher and Its Validation by Numerical Analyses and Experiments

An electromagnetic launcher (EML) is used to generate high launching velocities. The basic governing equation of the propulsion force of an EML is that the propulsion force is directly proportional to current and inductance gradient. <inline-formula> <math display="inline"> <...

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Main Authors: Hong-Kyo Kim, Beom-Soo Kang, Young Hoon Moon, Jeong Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/19/4063