Compact Superconducting Power Systems for Airborne Applications (Postprint)

摘要

In the development of future airborne megawatt-class power generation, it is important to minimize both the size and the weight of the system. The primary means of increasing the power density with the generator, is to maximize the magnetic flux density. This can be achieved by using a high current-carrying capacity wire to increase the ampere-turns* in the windings without adding more turns via a longer length of wire. This paper describes several airborne systems the Air Force is considering that will utilize compact superconducting systems, including megawatt electronic generators, gyrotron magnet, and compact power cables.