Development of the NAVSEA/Alliant Techsystems Tactical Airbreathing Propulsion, Integral-Rocket/Ramjet-Engine Test Facility

Abstract

This document summarizes the design and installation of an air-breathing engine test facility at the Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK) Rocket Center, WV plant located at NAVSEA's Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL). The design process, requirements, and performance of the new facility are discussed. The purpose of the facility is to provide a state-of-the-art testing capability that addresses tactical air-breathing propulsion and materials testing needs. The facility project, a collaboration of the U.S. Navy and ATK, will enable testing that will address current and future U. S. interests in tactical integral-rocket/ramjet and next-generation propulsion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA419474

Entities

People

  • A. Castrogiovanni
  • G. D. Randolph
  • G. R. Snurr
  • J. P. Lugbauer
  • K. W. Beck
  • L. S. Zajdel

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Industry
  • Air Breathing Engines
  • Combustion Products
  • Ducted Rockets
  • High Pressure
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Ramjet Engines
  • Regulators
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Stands

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Software Engineering