Stratospheric Chemistry of Aluminum Oxide Particles

Abstract

The emissions from solid rocket motors (SRMs) include hydrogen chloride vapor (MCi) and other inorganic chlorine compounds, as well as aluminum oxide particles. The effects of these emissions on stratospheric ozone have been investigated by Prather et al. Pyle and others. Recent satellite observations show no measurable localized depletion of ozone following a Space Shuttle launch; nevertheless, it is possible for the effects to be quite pronounced in the immediate neighborhood of the rocket plume.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA413896

Entities

People

  • Darryl Spencer
  • Mario J. Molina
  • Roger Meads

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Availability
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Elements
  • Monitoring
  • Organizational Structure
  • Oxides
  • Particles

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space