This paper describes a simple experimental technique that can provide a continuous velocity-time history of a projectile during railgun acceleration. The technique essentially involves monitoring flux expansion in the railgun. It is accomplished by linking 'all' of the flux produced by the railgun with a loop of wire which encompasses the entire railgun. Theory and experimental results are described.


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    Title :

    In-bore railgun projectile velocity


    Additional title:

    Projektilgeschwindigkeit in der Bohrung der Schienenkanone


    Contributors:
    Bauer, D.P. (author) / Barber, J.P. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    4 Seiten, 8 Bilder



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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