PPT Slide
DEVELOP AND DEMONSTRATE ADVANCED LINEAR MOTOR TECHNOLOGY
FOR CARRIER ARRESTING GEAR MAIN ENGINE
- Use Existing Tailhook Interface
- Ship & Aircraft Integration Issues
Demonstration of Motor Concept
at Lakehurst Jet Car Test Track
Highly Reliable -No Single Point Failure
Develop Linear Motor Tech.
Reduce System Costs -Lower Maintenance
Increase Performance -Improved Dynamic Control
-Energy Growth Potential --Low-Energy Arresting
Power System Configurations
Cable & Motor Configurations
Full cross section Critical
Arresting gear has the most stressing dynamic requirements of carrier applications