DEMONSTRATION OF ADVANCED POST-BOOST PROPULSION SUBSYSTEMS
Abstract
The Demonstration of Advanced Post-Boost Propulsion Subsystems had as its objective the development of improved technology for advanced, post-boost liquid propulsion subsystems having a ten-year storage life and which would be maintenance-free, inherently reliable, and offer minimal production costs. The effort was devoted to providing technological improvements in the primary subsystems selected which would permit their ready incorporation into an Advanced Post-Boost Propulsion System for the next generation of ICBM weapon systems. The Aerojet-General Corporation utilized specialized subcontractor experience for the development effort associated with three of the primary subsystems. The Hamilton Standard Division of United Aircraft development activity concerned a staged, monopropellant gas generator for pressurization. Arde, Inc. was responsible for the propellant tanks and positive expulsion. They utilized all-welded steel conospheroid tanks with wire-reinforced, controlled collapse, steel diaphragms. Aerojet-General accomplished the necessary engine development which was limited to workhorse hardware solely intended for use in testing the controls subsystem components. Development culminated in gas pressurization and propellant tank/expulsion subsystem demonstrations that indicate these subsystems are ready for final weapon system development as well as application. In connection with the fluidic controls components, the feasibility of the concept was demonstrated; however, further basic component technology research will be required for any selected application.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0392715
Entities
People
- Donald E. Lemke
- Owen D. Goodman
- Roy E. Jones
Organizations
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings