Demonstration of Oblique Detonation Wave for Hypersonic Propulsion
Abstract
The Oblique Detonation Wave Engine (ODWE) offers a number of advantages over the Supersonic Combustor Ramjet (SCRAMJET) for hypersonic aeropropulsion. The objective of this program is to obtain data on the stability of the Oblique Detonation Wave (ODW) and to assess the applicability of the ODW to hypersonic propulsion. The program consists of the basic study of the ODW phenomenon and the design study of the test facility (Phase I), and an indepth experimental study of the ODW in a ram cannon-type combustion tube with a hypervelocity projectile launched into the tube by a two-stage light-gas gun (Phase II). This Phase I report summarizes the results pertaining to the stability of the ODW and the experimental facility designs. It is concluded that ODW will be initiated and sustained in the test facility configuration and that the tests will generate data concerning key issues for the application of the ODW to hypersonic propulsion. Oblique, Detonation wave, Detonation, Hypersonic propulsion, Hypervelocity launcher, Ram accelerator.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208268
Entities
People
- David T. Pratt
- Donald S. Randall
- Michael J. Schuh
- Takashi Nakamura
- Thomas J. Dahm