Electromagnetic Launch and Recovery System for Aircraft Carriers

How to I get to the article?

Here is a link: http://insights.globalspec.com/article/1365/linear-motor-aircraft-launch-system-takes-the-steam-out-of-catapults

It worked this time.

Having spent quite a bit of time in between steam cats, I can say the linear motor system is amazing and just about cuts the cycle time in half. I suppose they incorporate some sort of "soft start" to keep the airframe intact.

Thanks.

'Electromagnetic launch and recovery'

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'The system will replace the steam catapult for aircraft launch and recovery...'

Hmmm, using a catapult (steam or otherwise) for recovery would be interesting to watch...from a distance. Maybe they have theirs eyes set on regenerative braking....

It is an amazing idea. I am a little concerned about very high electro-magnetic forces and a high corrosion environment. This could be a maintenance nightmare. All those induced eddy currents and I would guess there would be lots of dissimilar metals in close proximity. Hopefully there will be lots of insulation and water proving otherwise poor jack-tar will be out there chipping rust and taring the decks again.

BAB

Just another system that can be hacked (see the automotive industry).

Even if the control systems on a steam cat were compromised the crew still trains how to react if the controls are off line.

Don't think for a minute the enemy isn't watching these advancements with an evil grin on their faces.

JMHO