Experimental Investigation of Rocket Plume Radiation at Low Altitudes

Abstract

The report is a midterm technical report on a research program currently underway at Calspan on the experimental investigation of rocket plume radiation at low altitudes. The objectives of the program include the study of plume structure, gasdynamics and chemistry associated with the interaction of the plume with the ambient atmosphere. The experimental facilities, techniques and diagnostics are described in detail. The overall system as applied to this program is presently operational and undergoing initial checkout tests. The overall test parameter matrix in terms of rocket motor configuration, propellant mixtures, altitudes and ambient gas conditions is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0782263

Entities

People

  • D. W. Boyer
  • W. H. Wurster

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Altitude Chambers
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Corporations
  • Detectors
  • Fuel Systems
  • Gaseous Fuels
  • Ignition
  • Low Altitude
  • Measurement
  • Rocket Engines
  • Short-Wavelength Infrared Radiation
  • Specific Impulse
  • Spectrometers
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Software Engineering
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.