DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERVELOCITY RANGE TECHNIQUES AT ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Abstract
Open-ended Terms: Aeroballistic ranges. Development of a hypervelocity launcher and range instrumentation in preparation for operation of a 1000-ft aeroballistic facility is described. A method was evolved for the gas-dynamics design of 2-stage, light gas launchers. Performance, limitations, and mechanical design features of such launchers are discussed. Instrumentation developments include: (1) projectile radiation actuated detector and spark trigger, (2) simple, Fresnel-lens shadowgraph performing satisfactorily at projectile speeds of 26,000 ft/sec, (3) telemeter capable of transmitting model pressure measurements at launch accelerations of 200,000 g, and (4) microwave velocity measuring technique.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0258782
Entities
People
- D. E. Anderson
- J. Lukasiewicz
- P. L. Clemens
- W. B. Stephenson
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex