Source-Region Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator.

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADD008588 | Need Help?

Abstract:

These and other objects, features and advantages of the invention are accomplished by a method and apparatus for simulating, in conjunction with a source of ionizing radiation, intense pulsed electromagnetic fields and time varying conductivity caused by the gamma radiation associated with a nuclear detonation. An enclosed space, including the source of ionizing radiation is separated into three spaces, each space separated from the adjacent space by a gas impermeable, radiation permeable barrier. A guided wave structure, pulsed with high voltage pulses in conjunction with the firing of the source of ionizing radiation is disposed adjacent to the barrier separating two of the spaces. A gas-handling system is provided to introduce a selected non-ionizing gas and a selected ionizing gas into the spaces on either side of the barrier adjacent to the guided wave structure. Also provided are field-shaping busbars for shaping the electromagnetic fields in one of the spaces. Author

Author(s):
Merkel, George ; Scharl, William D.
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Pagination:
0015

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-252 737
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Patent applications, *Electromagnetic pulse simulators, Test equipment, Nuclear explosion damage, Electromagnetic environments, Nuclear explosion simulation, Ionization, Compton scattering, Air, Electrical conductivity
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric Power Production and Distribution
Report Date:
1981 Apr 10