THERMAL RADIATION FROM MISSILE PLUMES AND SHOCKS
Abstract
The objective of the research is the development and employment of instrumentation for the measurement of the spectral radiation characteristics of the exhaust plumes and atmospheric shock waves of high altitude rockets. Thermal measurements systems to obtain spatially resolved plume radiance data as a function of wavelength and altitude from rocketborne instrumentation pods are being fabricated, tested and installed. The prototype system has been completed and was employed in a static firing test at the missile agency. A second system has been installed in a rocket "piggy-back" pod at the missile agency. A third system is complete and will be used as a stand-by system for the initial launch. A checkout console has been developed for the field operation of the system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0416614
Entities
People
- C. L. Wyatt
- D. J. Laker
- Larry S. Cole
Organizations
- Utah State University