Superconducting and conventional electromagnetic launch system for civil aircraft assisted take-off

This paper compares three possible linear motor topologies for an electromagnetic launch system to assist civil aircraft take-off. Assisted launch of civil aircraft has the potential of reducing the required runway length, reducing noise and emissions near airports and improving overall aircraft eff...

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Main Authors: Bertola, Luca, Cox, Thomas, Wheeler, Patrick, Garvey, Seamus D.
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/37667/