Development of a Laser-Induced Fluorescence System for Application to Rocket Plumes

Abstract

The status of a continuous wave scanning ring-dye laser-induced fluorescence system is presented. This system has been developed for measurements of velocity, temperature, pressure, and specie concentration in high-speed, high-temperature gas flows. Basic principles of laser-induced fluorescence of the sodium atom are discussed. Results of laboratory studies on a sodium vapor cell are presented. Application of this system to three full- scale liquid-propellant rocket engines is discussed, and initial results are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA259760

Entities

People

  • C. W. Brasier
  • R. G. Porter

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 5G Wireless Networks
  • Air Force
  • Analyzers
  • Detectors
  • Dye Lasers
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Dyes
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Liquid Dye Lasers
  • Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Measurement
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy