This is an interesting technology. The idea is that when a shaped charge projectile hits the armor, fiberoptic sensors trigger an electric pulse in the armor. A stong magnetic field is generated around the stream of molten metal. The magnetic field expands and pulls the stream apart. The effect is to scatter the stream, preventing it from penetrating the vehicle.
US Developing Lightweight Electromagnic Armor
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Is this similar to the electric armour that the Brits have developed?
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I'm not sure gf. There are two approaches that the US is working on. One is the electromagnetic field type, and the other one is a kind of "shape-memory" alloy, that is thin and lightweight until a charge is applied, at which point it increases in thickness to resist penetration. The idea is to have a layered approach, so ultimately both types may be integrated into a standard package (one type designed for protection from kinetic energy weapons, and the other better for shaped charge-type weapons).
It's clear that the US is focusing hard on energy management issues for all the next generation systems, be it land, sea, or air. As you know, all the new platforms are designed with flexible energy management as a basic element of the design, so power can be shifted back and forth from weapons to propulsion, etc as needed. I wish I had more info on these new armor systems, but they are just now starting to even talk about them, so it will be a while before the really interesting stuff is public.
It's clear that the US is focusing hard on energy management issues for all the next generation systems, be it land, sea, or air. As you know, all the new platforms are designed with flexible energy management as a basic element of the design, so power can be shifted back and forth from weapons to propulsion, etc as needed. I wish I had more info on these new armor systems, but they are just now starting to even talk about them, so it will be a while before the really interesting stuff is public.
I'm off to germany at the end of this week for a fuel cell and nanotechnology series of conferences, it will be interesting to see who is there. The last time I met a bloke from ONI who was obviously into high energy storage and massive discharge concepts. The Germans had some interesting gear up for discussion, so I can hardly wait to see what new toys they have up this time.highsea said:It's clear that the US is focusing hard on energy management issues for all the next generation systems, be it land, sea, or air. As you know, all the new platforms are designed with flexible energy management as a basic element of the design, so power can be shifted back and forth from weapons to propulsion, etc as needed. I wish I had more info on these new armor systems, but they are just now starting to even talk about them, so it will be a while before the really interesting stuff is public.
The fact that you guys are looking at more platforms to load up electronic weapons on unmanned platforms is really driving some interesting developments.
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The nanotechnology stuff is really promising in terms of stealth and body armor. I have a couple articles I want to post on that subject. One very interesting approach is a nano-suit that is being worked on at (I think) MIT. The idea being that the suit can selectively harden to threats such as small arms fire, or form portions of itself into a temporary cast on an injured soldier, etc.
There are also some interesting coatings (which I am sure you are familiar with), for subs and surface ships that involve surface manipulation at the molecular level to eliminate biological fouling, reduce cavitation and friction, etc.
I will try to dig up some articles on that also. There's definitely some very interesting stuff being worked on.
There are also some interesting coatings (which I am sure you are familiar with), for subs and surface ships that involve surface manipulation at the molecular level to eliminate biological fouling, reduce cavitation and friction, etc.
I will try to dig up some articles on that also. There's definitely some very interesting stuff being worked on.
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Dear All,
I am a absolute freshman !! with 0 knowledge in field of defense !! but i am a very interested in finding current developments. Kudos to american scientists for developing high tech weaponary.
Cheers for world peace.
Ashblackhawk
I am a absolute freshman !! with 0 knowledge in field of defense !! but i am a very interested in finding current developments. Kudos to american scientists for developing high tech weaponary.
Cheers for world peace.
Ashblackhawk
At cambridge theyve developed a Way to Remove Titanium by applying a Occilating Feild and passing a charge throguh the ore and removing Titanium from it, the MEthod has been patented by the US and the Brit Gov. the Electromegnetic thingi Highsea mentioned could be linked to this.highsea said:
I know i'm talking about extraction from Molten salt rock by electrolysis but you can use the heat generated from Charge the impact to Some how force the reaction to occur.