DESIGN OF A LARGE, TWO-STAGE, LIGHT-GAS MODEL LAUNCHER

Abstract

A procedure is outlined for computing the performance of two-stage, light-gas launchers using helium as a propellant. The effects of the physical variables; geometry, piston mass, and pressures, are discussed. Design criteria are established for a large launcher which will be built for the Arnold Center (AFSC) ballistic range facility. Theoretical performance curves are included as well as experimental results obtained from two small launchers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0259159

Entities

People

  • D. E. Anderson
  • W. B. Stephenson

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Design Criteria
  • Electric Power
  • Engineering
  • Gas Dynamics
  • Gas Guns
  • Guns
  • Hydrogen
  • Launch Tubes
  • Launchers
  • Launching
  • Projectiles
  • Propellants
  • Specific Heat
  • Time Intervals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • ballistics.