During projectile
transit through the acceleration spiral, the "evaporating
surface" shown above vaporizes and creates a gas bearing
region which separates the projectile from the spiral
surface.
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The above 2 images show the straight "locked" flight position
(left) and the "unlocked" firing position (right).
Large L/D projectiles with rigid segments and flexible connections
can conform to a curved track for acceleration in a Slingatron. At exit the projectile traverses a straight
section of tube in which alignment of the segments allows
pressure-loaded or small "charge fired" rods to be driven
into neighboring segments to lock the projectile into a rigid
straight condition for flight.
Images above and below show detail of spring detent locking mechanism which
will lock projectile segments in "straight" or
"flight" position upon projectile launch.
Slingatron
Mass Accelerators A Mechanical, Hypervelocity, Rapid Fire,
Scalable Sling
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Slingatron
Mass Accelerators A Mechanical, Hypervelocity, Rapid Fire,
Scalable Sling
