Development of Advanced Electro-Pneumatic Actuation Systems.

Abstract

The feasibility of warm-gas pneumatic controls was demonstrated for three different applications for intercontinental ballistic missiles by the development of the following components: (1)actuators (two sizes), one for flexible bearing sealed movable nozzle and one for a fluid bearing sealed movable nozzle for large solid propellant rocket motors: (2) interchamber control valve for a flightweight dual chamber solid rocket motor post-boost propulsion system; (3)actuator for flexible bearing sealed movable nozzle for a flightweight dual chamber solid rocket motor post-boost propulsion system. The above components were designed, subjected to engineering development tests and then proven in warm-gas demonstration tests. Test results indicate that the warm-gas approach is feasible and should be considered in future missile control systems.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0901958

Entities

People

  • Paul H. Stahlhuth
  • Phillip T. Lane
  • Sheldon Hyman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Movable Nozzles
  • Nozzles
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Solid Propellants

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Robotics and Automation.