Feasibility Test of a Pulse Modulated Pressurization System for a High Altitude Supersonic Target Vehicle Propulsion System.

Abstract

Feasibility testing was conducted on a pulse-modulated pressurization system consisting of a solenoid valve powered directly by a normally closed pressure switch. The system was tested for stability of operation and accuracy of pressure control, using a High Altitude Supersonic Target (HAST) oxidizer tank and high pressure GN2 storage vessel. Outflow tests which simulated a wide range of HAST vehicle mission duty cycles showed the system to be stable and accurate to approximately the deadband of the pressure switch used, 2 psi. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA032735

Entities

People

  • David J Hamilton
  • John E. Branigan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Control Systems
  • Flow
  • Flow Rate
  • Gas Flow
  • Pressure Switches
  • Pressurization
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Regulators
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Rockets
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow