Shree Shankar Narayan Education Trust’s

PRAVIN PATIL COLLEGE OF DIPLOMA

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Electromagnetic Space
Shuttle Launcher

…Prepare By Yash Rathod

Arjun Palav
Vedant Raipure
Chaitanya Patil
Introduction to Electromagnetic
Launchers
1 Concept

An electromagnetic launcher
uses electricity and magnetism
to propel objects, instead of
chemical combustion like
traditional rockets.

2 Advantages

Electromagnetic launches have the potential to be more energy-efficient,

cost-effective, and environmentally friendly than traditional rocket
technology.
Electromagnetic Launchers Diagram
How Electromagnetic Launchers Work
Lorentz Force
The key principle behind electromagnetic
launchers is the Lorentz force, which is the
force experienced by a charged particle in
an electromagnetic field.
Magnetic Rail
An object to be launched is placed on a
magnetic rail, which has a series of coils.
When an electric current flows through the
coils, it creates a magnetic field that
propels the object forward. Till
Design Considerations
Designers must consider factors such as the
amount of current needed, the size and
shape of the projectile, and the strength and
configuration of the magnetic field as they
design an electromagnetic launcher.
Hall Sensor
Discovered by : “American physicist Edwin Hall in 1879“

A Hall effect sensor or Hall sensor is a type of sensor which

detect the
Presence & magnitude of magnetic field using hall effect

Output voltage of directly proportion to the strength of the field

hall sensor
Benefits of Using Electromagnetic Launchers for Space
Shuttles

Cost Safety

By eliminating the need for rocket fuel, electromagnetic Without the need for highly combustible rocket fuels,
launchers could significantly reduce the cost of space travel. electromagnetic launchers could potentially reduce the risk of
fires and explosions on the launch pad.

Efficiency Speed

Electromagnetic launches have the potential to be more The high speed and acceleration possible with electromagnetic
efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rocket launches could greatly reduce the travel time for space
technology. missions.
Challenges Faced in Designing and Implementing
Electromagnetic Launchers
Projectile Design

The design of the projectile must be tailored to the specific

characteristics of the launcher and the conditions of the launch.

1 2 3

Power Requirements Launch Environment

Electromagnetic launchers require a large amount of power, which Electromagnetic launches can be affected by factors such as
can be difficult and expensive to generate and transmit. temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, which can impact
the success of the launch.
Examples of Successful Electromagnetic Launchers

Navy Railgun Space Elevator Hyperloop

One of the most well-known electromagnetic
launchers is the US Navy's railgun, which
has successfully launched projectiles at
speeds of over 5,000 miles per hour.
The concept of a space elevator, which uses a
cable anchored to Earth to lift payloads into
space, relies on electromagnetic launchers to
achieve the initial liftoff.
The Hyperloop, a proposed high-speed
transportation system, would use
electromagnetic propulsion to launch pods
through a low-pressure tube at speeds of over
700 miles per hour.
Conclusion:

The development and implementation of electromagnetic

launchers has the potential to revolutionize the field of
space travel, providing a more efficient, cost-effective, and
safe means of launching spacecraft.