Condensed Fuels for High Energy Gas Dynamic Lasers.
Abstract
The conventional gas dynamic laser is driven by a gas mixture consisting of approximately 85% N2, 10% CO2 and 5% H2O. The formulation of all solid fuels which generate such a gas mixture at the required temperatures and rates is beyond reach. Investigations were conducted to determine the small signal gain of gas compositions amenable to all solid gas generator formulating. It was found that acceptable gains can be achieved when N2 is partically replaced by CO and H2O by HCl. Based on these results a solid composition was formulated and tested which gave 28% CO, 10% CO2, 16% HCl and 46% N2. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA040932
Entities
People
- E. G. Powell
- G. B. Wilmot
- H. S. Haiss
- O. H. Dengel
- R. C. Gill
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory