RESEARCH IN THE MEASUREMENTS AND THEORY OF PLASMOIDS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS TO MISSILES AND STATELLITE TECHNOLOGY

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Abstract:

High-speed metal spark-derived plasmoids have been produced in a magnetic field under high vacuum conditions 10 to the -6th torr . The velocity and other properties of these plasmoids have been measured under a variety of conditions. Interaction of the plasmoids with obstacles, the magnetic field and other plasmoids has also been investigated. The work presented is mainly experimental, although a theoretical program wasALSO CARRIED OUT. El ctrode processes were investigated and a concept of a best material is discussed. However, this is a tentative conclusion and further work is neede . Sp cial equipment developed during the program is discussed. This include capacitor discharge circuits and a high speed camera with an image convertor tube as an electronic shutter.

Author(s):
Scholz, Lawrence C.
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE RESEARCH LABS WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Pagination:
0072

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
62-374, ARL-62-374
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(616)-5791
Task Number(s):
707303
Project Number(s):
7073
Monitor Series:
62-374, ARL/WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.2_Supply
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTRIC ARCS, ELECTRODES, MAGNETIC FIELDS, PLASMAS(PHYSICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electricity and Magnetism
Report Date:
1962 Jul 01