Effect of Interior Ballistic Parameters on Rocket Exhaust Smoke

Abstract

A systematic investigation of the effect of interior ballistic parameters on solid rocket propellant exhaust smoke was initiated in a controlled environment smoke measurement facility. Conventional plastisol nitrocellulose composite propellants were used in this investigation. Highly significant effects on exhaust smoke were found for varying interior ballistic parameters such as chamber pressure, mass discharge rate, and expansion ratio. These results are interpreted in terms of aerosol particle size and concentration as functions of time. Motors were prepared and fired outdoors to demonstrate the results of these studies under field conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0855008

Entities

People

  • Daniel W. Placzek
  • Joe M. Viles
  • Kenneth J. Martin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Composite Propellants
  • Computational Science
  • Controlled Environment
  • Environment
  • Exhaust Plumes
  • Measurement
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Propellants
  • Refractive Index
  • Rocket Exhaust
  • Rocket Propellants
  • Solid Rocket Propellants

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Rocket Propulsion.