Laser Ignition of Pyrotechnic Compositions Being Tested as Drag-Reducing Fumers.
Abstract
A series of pyrotechnic compositions being considered as drag-reducing fumers was ignited with a 50 watt, continuous, CO2 laser. This provides us with a remote energy source capable of igniting pyrotechnic mixes in wind tunnel studies to assess their effectiveness as fumers, and opens the possibility of studying pyrotechnic ignition using a laser as has recently been done with solid propellants. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0765415
Entities
People
- J. Richard Ward
- Kevin J. White
- Richard K. Pahel
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory