A STUDY OF METHODS FOR PRODUCING HIGH SPEED DUST PARTICLES WITH SMALL ACCELERATORS,

Abstract

This is the second of a series of reports which are directly concerned with the problem of simulating meteoritic impact on high flying vehicles. Here we are concerned with laboratory methods of producing high speed dust impact. A factor in the consideration of acceleration methods is the physical size of the accelerator. An equally important consideration is the cost and construction time of a suitable facility. The physical properties of the test particles should be preserved. Also, there should be no solid contaminants, and gas contaminants should not condense to liquids or solids over the acceleration path. Finally, if possible, the particles should not be overheated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 1957
Accession Number
AD0677539

Entities

People

  • D. H. Robey

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Construction
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Motion
  • Particles
  • Physical Properties
  • Research Facilities
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design