Evaluation of Rocket Motor Exhaust and Liner Combustion By-Products

Abstract

This laboratory conducted an evaluation of rocket motor exhaust and liner combustion by-products after four high speed rocket motor sled tests at the Holloman AFB Test Track. The Zuni, HVAR (High Velocity Air Rocket), and Nike rocket motors were evaluated. Results indicated airborne concentrations of nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, camphor and diethyl phthalate would pose the greatest health risk to test track workers. Recommendations were made to have track crews wear personal protective equipment to control or reduce exposures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210747

Entities

People

  • Isaac Atkins Jr.
  • Mark Dibben

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Cellulose Acetates
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Ejection Seats
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Hydrogen Sulfides
  • Inorganic Carbon Compounds
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Rocket Engines
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • ballistics.