Numerical Calculations of UV Emission and Absorption Spectra of OH.

Abstract

The report presents the details and uses of a computer program designed to predict the ultraviolet emission and absorption spectra of OH associated with combustor flowfields. The intended purpose of the computer program is to facilitate the development of spectroscopic diagnostic techniques for specific application to supersonic mixing and combustion. The mathematical models used to represent the emitting and absorbing gas are given. Geometry and apparatus considerations are discussed, as well as calibration procedures. The computation scheme is outlined including the basic modes of operation, and the manner in which input data are submitted is explained. The various uses of the computer program are demonstrated and comparisons are made with experimental spectra. Two graphical inversion techniques are also presented, one of which can be used to obtain radial profiles of temperature and OH number density from an axisymmetric combustor flowfield. A listing of the computer program and a partial printout are included.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0786021

Entities

People

  • Michael E. Neer

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Combustion
  • Combustors
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Emission
  • Mathematical Models
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics