EARTH-TO-ORBIT RAILGUN LAUNCHER

被引:3
作者
BROWN, JL [1 ]
JAMISON, KA [1 ]
JOHNSON, NE [1 ]
ROLADER, GE [1 ]
SCANLON, JJ [1 ]
COUTEE, PW [1 ]
机构
[1] USAF,WRIGHT LAB ARMAMENT DIRECTORATE,EGLIN AFB,FL 32542
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D O I
10.1109/20.195603
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
This paper provides an overview of a comprehensive study which examined the feasibility of launching relatively small payloads into orbit using electromagnetic launcher technology. The specific question addressed by the study was ''Should serious consideration be given to hypervelocity gun launch to space as an alternative to conventional rocket powered launch vehicles and, if so, why?'' An overview of the concept developed is provided along with discussion of the major subsystems.
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页码:373 / 378
页数:6
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