Theoretical Light Yields from Different Illuminating Flare Compositions,
Abstract
In an effort to predict improvements in the light output of magnesium-sodium nitrate-binder flare systems and to predict the success of other fuel-oxidizer flare systems, a semi-quantitative model is derived which relates the intensity of visible light emission from a flare to various thermodynamic properties of the combustion reactions which occur. After taking into account various energy losses, the amount of light emitted is determined. Calculations are done using sodium nitrate and sodium perchlorate as oxidizers and various metals, e.g., aluminum, magnesium, beryllium, and silicon as fuels. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 20, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767928
Entities
People
- Bernard E. Douda
- Henry A. Webster Iii
- John E. Tanner Jr.