Ignition of a Liquid Fuel under High Intensity Radiation.
Abstract
Laser technology has been rapidly advancing in the last two decades. Power outputs of modern lasers increased significantly and these lasers can be used as tactical weapons. A high power laser weapon can ignite aircraft fuel through fuel tank penetration and can cause fire or explosion of the aircraft. The objective of this program is to obtain a fundamental understanding of physical and chemical mechanism of the ignition of liquid fuels under high intensity radiation. The program consists of an experimental study to clarify the key mechanisms of ignition, and a theoretical study to predict the qualitative effects of physical and chemical parameters on ignition of flammable liquids. Since the radiative ignition of flammable liquids is hardly known, the theoretical study has been deferred until the key ignition process is confirmed from the experimental study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA054974
Entities
People
- Howard R. Baum
- Takashi Kashiwagi
Organizations
- National Institute of Standards and Technology