Title:
VEHICLE LAUNCH SYSTEM AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/109695
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a launch system and method. The launch system and method can include at least a preliminary accelerator tube system (PAT) that can be combined with a main accelerator tube system (MAT). The PAT alone or combined with the MAT can be used for launch of a vehicle for testing and/or for delivery of a payload.
Inventors:
PALMER MILES R (US)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2017/057914
Publication Date:
September 27, 2018
Filing Date:
December 13, 2017
Export Citation:
Assignee:
8 RIVERS CAPITAL LLC (US)
International Classes:
B64G5/00; B64G1/00; F41B11/60; F41J13/00
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PAVLENKO A V ET AL: "A one-stage light-gas gun for studying dynamic properties of structural materials in a range up to 40 GPa", INSTRUMENTS AND EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES, CONSULTANTS BUREAU. NEW YORK, US, vol. 56, no. 4, 7 August 2013 (2013-08-07), pages 482 - 484, XP035365840, ISSN: 0020-4412, [retrieved on 20130807], DOI: 10.1134/S0020441213040088
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
CAGLE, Ryan W. (US)
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