Heat Conduction in Three Dimensions.
Abstract
An applications-oriented numerical solution to the heat diffusion equation in three dimensions, with local temperature dependence in the thermal parameters and including phase changes, has been developed. Comparisons with exact one-dimensional solutions and experimental data indicate better than 10% accuracy in predicting internal slab temperatures. Rapid thermalization of water-cooled mirrors under high power densities is predicted. Possible applications to work in thermal signatures or irradiated targets are suggested. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 06, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA034950
Entities
People
- S. T. Hanley
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory