HIGH MACH NUMBER AND MATERIALS RESEARCH PROGRAM. PHASE II. ARC PLASMA INVESTIGATIONS AND ARC TUNNEL MATERIALS STUDIES.

Abstract

Progress is reported for the High Mach Number and Materials Research Program, Phase II Arc Plama Investigations, and Arc Tunnel Materials Studies. The enthalpy computer was fabricated and rendered operational. Studies were initiated on methods of insuring long duration constant power runs and on trajectory simulation. A program to build up the 2-megawatt arc facility, begun and halted at Space Technology Laboratories, Inc. was resumed. This facility is nearing completion. A plasma spray unit was refined,and a complete facility set up. The porosity of W coatings sprayed with this unit was found to be superior to commercially sprayed coatings. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1961
Accession Number
AD0263551

Entities

People

  • D. J. Spencer

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Computers
  • Enthalpy
  • Mach Number
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Porosity
  • Research Facilities
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Space Systems
  • Trajectories

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster