Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Sep 1981
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International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress, 32nd, Rome, Italy, Sept. 6-12, 1981, 6 p. Researc
Computer Science
Performance
Launchers, Lunar Launch, Mass Drivers, Orbit Transfer Vehicles, Railgun Accelerators, Space Industrialization, Catapults, Silicon Controlled Rectifiers, Space Commercialization, Space Manufacturing, Spacecraft Performance, Synchronous Motors
Scientific paper
A description of the operating principles and requirements of a novel mass-driver concept is presented. The design obtains acceleration of payload bucket coils by means of transverse focussing from strong, off-axis restoring forces that are produced by drive coils operating in a 'pull-only' mode. The concept offers the unprecedented possibility of operating high-performance mass-drivers entirely within the limitations of existing commercial switching devices, such as silicon-controlled rectifiers, spark gaps, vacuum-triggered arcs or vacuum mechanical switches. Representative applications of the concept described are: (1) a large-diameter magnetic lunar launcher for payloads having autonomous maneuvering; (2) an intermediate-diameter launcher with long operational life; and (3) a reaction engine for orbit transfer of large, massive objects.
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