Fast Burn Booster Technology
Abstract
A shift in emphasis to a ground-based, ballistic missile defense structure, like the present GPALS concept, requires moderately advanced SRM technology but at significantly lower costs in order to be viable for FSD and/or deployment. Improving interceptor propulsion system performance while reducing overall weight and controlling costs continues to receive major emphasis within the construct of the Strategic Initiative. This paper provides an update of advances being accomplished in interceptor solid rocket booster motors as part of the USASDC's Solid Propellant Booster Development (SPBD) Program (USASDC Contract DASG60-89-C-0086). Advanced, yet cost effective, tapered composite cases; high performance (low-weight) nozzles; High-view-rate, high-response thrust vector control (TVC); laser-fibre optic ignition; and high-energy, versatile-burn-rate propellant are discussed in the context of an integrated SRM demonstration program. The SPBD Program has resulted in these advanced SRM technologies being demonstrated in a series of motor static tests that began in August 1991. A portion of the Thiokol TX868 SPBD motors may be fired with the advanced integrally-actuated (Thiovec(registered)) TVC nozzle bearing. Developmental data are summarized and typical flight-test vehicle configurations are presented in this discussion.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 21, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA345795
Entities
People
- J. W. Mccain
- Jimmy Burnett