Accession Number:
AD0911300
Title:
Power Converter Nose Cone
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 9 Feb-29 Dec 1972
Corporate Author:
GRUMMAN AEROSPACE CORP BETHPAGE NY
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1973-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
44.0
Abstract:
The report covers the application of aerodynamic heat as a means of generating usable electrical power for fuzing and arming circuits in a projectile. A 20mm projectile was chosen for sizing purposes. The program concludes that power sources of this type are inherently safer than and can be produced at prices competitive with batteries.
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Non-electrical Energy Conversion
- Electric Power Production and Distribution
- Guided Missiles
- Electricity and Magnetism