ETC research at Soreq NRC, Israel
An overview of the electro-thermal-chemical launcher (ETC) research program at the Propulsion Physics Laboratory, Soreq NRC, Israel is presented. The main avenue explored is a detailed study of solid propellant ETC (SPETC) performance and optimization. A better knowledge of the physical phenomena taking place inside the device and in parallel efforts to tackle the engineering aspects of specific weapon systems based on the SPETC concept. Theoretical and experimental tools have been developed. Permanent efforts towards developing optimal and efficient components for such systems are invested. A second avenue is the design and the construction of a small caliber ETC demonstrator, as an answer for present military demands for urban combat conditions. All system options are dealt with including a novel inductive pulse power supply.
Development of Long-Charge Inductive Storage Systems at Soreq NRC
A broad overview of long-charge inductive storage systems technology based on more than 10 years development experience at Soreq NRC is presented. Key issues are addressed: a) System architecture; b) Essential components, with an emphasis on repetitive opening switch and coil screening; c) Efficiency of coupling to various loads, such as ET and railgun, exploding wires, etc. d) Compaction issues (impact of high-power density batteries is detailed in an accompanying paper). Experimental results accumulated with a laboratory demonstrator are reviewed. A detailed description of hybrid opening switch is given. Further development is indicated.
The Hollywood War Machine: U.S. Militarism and Popular Culture
CONTENTS Preface Chapter One: Media Culture in the Imperial System Chapter Two: Militarism in American Popular Culture Chapter Three: War and Cinema: The Historical Legacy Chapter Four: The Vietnam Syndrome: Politics and Cinema Chapter Five: Recycling the Good War Chapter Six: Cinematic Warfare in the New World Order Chapter Seven: Hollywood After 9/11