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Characterization of the Velocity Skin Effect in the Surface Layer of a Railgun Sliding Contact by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…We present a characterization of contact velocity skin effect (VSEC), which is a major velocity- and efficiency-limiting effect at a railgun's sliding contact…”
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The Maximum Theoretical Efficiency of Constant Inductance Gradient Electromagnetic Launchers by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…The maximum theoretical efficiency of constant inductance gradient electromagnetic launchers (EMLs) is analyzed and discussed. The maximum theoretical…”
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The Specific-Force Performance Parameter for Electromagnetic Launchers by Engel, T.G., Veracka, M.J., Neri, J.M.

“…A new electromagnetic-launcher (EML) performance parameter called the specific force is presented and analyzed in this paper. The specific force is the second…”
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Solid-Projectile Helical Electromagnetic Launcher by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…Helical electromagnetic launchers (HEMLs) can operate at significantly lower currents and higher efficiency in comparison to conventional railgun and induction…”
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Design of Low-Current High-Efficiency Augmented Railguns by Engel, T.G., Veracka, M.J., Neri, J.M., Boyer, C.N.

“…Properly designed augmented railguns (ARGs) can operate at significantly lower currents and higher efficiency than conventional non-ARGs. This paper analyzes…”
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Solid-Projectile Helical Coil Electromagnetic Launcher by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…Summary form only given. Helical coil electromagnetic launchers (HCEML's) can operate at significantly lower currents and higher efficiency in comparison to…”
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The Velocity and Efficiency Limiting Effects of Magnetic Diffusion in Railgun Sliding Contacts by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…The authors identify and characterize a velocity and efficiency limiting effect called contact velocity skin effect (VSEC) which occurs in the interface of a…”
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Solid-projectile helical coil electromagnetic launcher by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J.

“…Helical coil electromagnetic launchers (HCEML's) can operate at significantly lower currents and higher efficiency in comparison to conventional railgun and…”
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Progress in the Development of a Solid-Projectile Helical Electromagnetic Launcher for Low and Medium Velocity Applications by Engel, T.G., Neri, J.M., Veracka, M.J., Swanekamp, S.

“…Helical electromagnetic launchers (HEML's) can operate at significantly lower currents and higher efficiency in comparison to conventional railgun and…”
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