Superconducting Motors and Lithium-Water Batteries for Torpedo Propulsion.

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Abstract:

Presently-available information suggests that the performance of the MK 37 torpedo could be improved by the use of a superconducting electric motor powered by a lithium-seawater battery. Details are given and recommendations for future work are described.

Author(s):
Johnson, A. W.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DREO-TN-76-18
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*TORPEDOES, *SEA WATER BATTERIES, *TORPEDO MOTORS, CANADA, LITHIUM, ELECTRIC MOTORS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY, UNDERWATER PROPULSION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrochemical Energy Storage, Torpedoes
Keyword(s):
Mark 37 torpedoes, Superconducting motors, Lithium cells
Report Date:
1976 Jul 01