Development of a Method for Predicting Trajectories and Terminal Velocities of Backblast Debris from Small Rockets
Abstract
A semiempirical model is developed to predict debris hazard arising from the backblast of small rockets. The model is in three parts: Gas dynamics give upper bounds on maximum velocities of jet entrained particles. Aerodynamics give an expression for subsequent motion of debris through still air. A semiempirical study gives an expression describing skin penetration by debris. Computer codes are given for implementation of model.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA093768
Entities
People
- Dennis R. Keefer
- Rush E. Elkins
Organizations
- University of Tennessee Space Institute