Coupling between Radiation and Gas Dynamics.
Abstract
Direct heat addition of flowing gases by radiation absorption is considered. In the Infrared regime, the coupling between a laser beam ad a flowing gas is being modeled numerically. Implicit time iterative procedures originally developed for transonic flows are being adapted to the low Mach number, low Reynolds number regimes of interest. Two dimensional solutions show that absorption plasmas can exist over a wide range of flow speeds and that buoyancy can be a dominant factor when the forced convection velocity is small. In the microwave regime, an experimental investigation of various absorption modes is underway. An overview of the experimental design and initial experimental results is presented. Numerical predictions of the resonant cavity and propagating plasma modes of microwave absorption are also discussed. Keywords: Laser gas dynamic interaction; microwave heating of gases; Beamed energy; Advanced propulsion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA181951
Entities
People
- Charles L. Merkle
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University