STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ON THE BREAKDOWN OF ANTENNAS AT LOW PRESSURES ON A SUPERSONIC VEHICLE
Abstract
The breakdown characteristics of antennas under supersonic flight conditions at altitudes up to 80 miles were investigated. Three Nike-Cajun rockets were instrumented and fired from Eglin Gulf Test range. Significant results were obtained only one firing. Details of the instrunentation are given, as well as a discussion of the data obta%ned. Data are given on the fiF power required to initiate and extinguish breakdown, surface temperatures, and pressure on the surface of the conical nose. A comparison of breakdown data with previously obtained laboratory data and with the theory of breakdown phenomena reveals discrepancies which remain unresolved due to the limited quantity of flight data available for analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0267163
Entities
People
- J. B. Chown
- M. G. Keenan
Organizations
- SRI International