EDESS: An Electromagnetically-Driven Explosive-Shock Simulator

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Abstract:

A new series of electromagnetically-driven shock generators called EDESS is being evaluated at the Naval Surface Weapons Center for generating explosive-like shocks. A prototype generator, EDESS-1, has been built and its performance has been evaluated using 1.0 and 2.0 metric ton payloads. Its shock output and overall performance are close to design expectations as predicted from computer-aided analysis of a simple electromechanical model. Presently, a larger generator, EDESS-2, is being built to extend the payload capability to 5.0 metric tons and a homopolar-driven generator, EDESS-3, is being contemplated for 15.0 metric ton payloads. This paper presents the electromagnetic shock-generation concept and reviews the progress made in developing these heavy payload shock generators.

Author(s):
Sazama, F. J. ; Whitt, J. B.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SURFACE WEAPONS CENTER WHITE OAK LAB SILVER SPRING MD
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM002371. 2013 IEEE Pulsed Power Conference, Digest of Technical Papers 1976-2013, and Abstracts of the 2013 IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science. Held in San Francisco, CA on 16-21 June 2013. U.S. Government or Federal Purpose Rights License.
Pagination:
0005

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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
Monitor Series:
NSWC/WOL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ELECTROMAGNETISM, *EXPLOSIONS, *SIMULATORS, PAYLOAD, PROTOTYPES, SHOCK
Field(s)/Group(s):
Explosions, Electricity and Magnetism
Keyword(s):
EDESS(ELECTROMAGNETICALLY DRIVEN EXPLOSIVE SHOCK SIMULATORS), SHOCK GENERATION
Report Date:
1981 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2016 Oct 05