THE NONLINEAR PROPAGATION OF STRONG ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES THROUGH WEAKLY IONIZED MEDIA,

Abstract

This paper presents a theoretical treatment of the nonlinear propagation of strong electromagnetic waves through weakly ionized water vapor. It shows that when the parameters of propagation are held within certain constraints, analytical solutions may be obtained which describe the amplitude of such waves. These solutions are applied to the question of propagation through rocket exhaust gases. A novel method is described for altering the attenuation experienced by a signal sent from the ground, through the exhaust gases, to the missile. This is accomplished by broadcasting a powerful 'sacrificial' wave from the missile to alter the electrical characteristics of the exhaust. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 14, 1959
Accession Number
AD0607995

Entities

People

  • Paul Molmud

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Attenuation
  • Broadcasting
  • Combustion Products
  • Exhaust Gases
  • Fluids
  • Gases
  • Plumes
  • Rocket Exhaust
  • Vapors
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.