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Comment by Mary, Proud Mom on December 11, 2010 at 9:07am

I've been reading about the railgun demo too, so appreciate the post Paul.  I think I might have to go look at those videos.

 

Jim, sounds like wonderful festivities at your house today.  I have the game taping so I can take care of some of my holiday shipping and shopping!

Comment by Jim Butler on December 11, 2010 at 9:03am

@Paul,

Hotair has videos up too :)

 

Jim

Comment by Jim Butler on December 11, 2010 at 9:02am

I don't know if I'll be able to watch the game...Momma does a HUGE cookie swap, and it's tomorrow, so me and my elves are in full blown prep mode starting around noon today ;)

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 11, 2010 at 9:01am

This is from Navy.mil:

Navy Sets New World Record with Electromagnetic Railgun Demonstration

By Geoff Fein, Office of Naval Research Public Affairs

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN, Va (NNS) -- The Office of Naval Research (ONR) achieved a milestone Dec. 10 when it successfully conducted a world-record 33-megajoule shot of the Electromagnetic Railgun aboard Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.

"Today's railgun test demonstrates the tactical relevance of this technology, which could one day complement traditional surface ship combat systems," said Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, chief of naval research.

"The 33-megajoule shot means the Navy can fire projectiles at least 110 nautical miles, placing Sailors and Marines at a safe standoff distance and out of harm's way, and the high velocities achievable are tactically relevant for air and missile defense," he said. "This demonstration moves us one day closer to getting this advanced capability to sea."

Besides the extended ranges, the railgun also improves safety for Sailors and Marines because it will eliminate the need for a high-energy explosive warhead and traditional gun propellants. Removing explosives and chemicals will reduce the munitions logistic chain.

A megajoule is a measurement of energy associated with a mass traveling at a certain velocity. In simple terms, a one-ton vehicle moving at 100 mph equals a megajoule of energy.

In 2008, ONR conducted a 10-megajoule shot for media and visitors at Dahlgren. Today's demonstration showed researchers are steadily progressing toward developing a gun that could hit targets almost 20 times farther than conventional ship combat systems. A 33-megajoule shot, for example, could potentially reach extended ranges with Mach 5 velocity, five times the speed of sound.

The Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research provides the science and technology necessary to maintain the Navy and Marine Corps' technological advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is a leader in science and technology with engagement in 50 states, 70 countries, 1,035 institutions of higher learning, and 914 industry partners. ONR employs approximately 1,400 people, comprising uniformed, civilian and contract personnel.

Comment by Jim Butler on December 11, 2010 at 8:56am

I was just reading about the Navy's new rail gun over on Wired.

Pretty amazing stuff.

 

Jim

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom on December 11, 2010 at 8:55am

Good morning all ----

 

Army Navy game is on at 2 pm (EST) with a tailgate show that starts at 1 pm.

 

My money is on Navy --- after eight straight wins it's an easy bet!

Comment by TheresaH on December 7, 2010 at 9:13am

THANKS! Mary knows us moms are always trying to figure this all out and wrap our heads around it:)

I 'was' a little concerned about the system as he had told me before that he could go in with the army in Afghanistan with CIWS - probably right after a work out session. He was sounding all full of himself:) Thanks for alleviating some fears there. I'm with Jim - the longer the school the better. Though I know they would go to the fleet tomorrow in a heartbeat if they could.

Comment by FC1 (SW) Sean M. Officer on December 7, 2010 at 8:59am

Mary - Great minds think alike....=)

Comment by FC1 (SW) Sean M. Officer on December 7, 2010 at 8:58am

Theresa - CIWS = ALL Ships. Everything from Frigates to Aircraft Carriers. The only things that don't carry CIWS are the boats that are to small to accomodate the system. The Army even has a truck mounted version that our guys can go work on in Afghanistan. Don't worry though. They are only looking at experienced technicians for that job.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom on December 7, 2010 at 8:56am

Theresa --- you can find CIWS on FFG (guided Frigates) to Aircraft Carriers so the guessing game will continue for you until your son gets his fleet orders!

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