AN ELECTROMAGNETIC SHOCK TUBE FOR AERODYNAMIC RESEARCH,

Abstract

An electromagnetically driven shock tube was studied as a possible new tool for aerodynamic research in which velocities of up to 41,000 feet per second are obtainable in air. At these high velocities stagnation temperatures of about 35,000K are produced. The simple construction and operation of the shock tube is described and an evaluation is made of its performance. The potentialities and limitations of the apparatus are discussed with regards to research applications. The results of some magnetoaerodynamic studies are presented to show the usefulness of this type of shock tube. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 17, 1958
Accession Number
AD0607151

Entities

People

  • Richard W. Ziemer

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Construction
  • Layers
  • Shock Tubes
  • Stagnation Temperature
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tubes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design