Status Report on the Development of a Two-Phase Molecular Beam
Abstract
This reports the status of part of the Plume Contamination technology project which relates to the measurement of particulate contamination in rocket exhaust plumes. A review of existing instruments shows eight types that may have applicability in the unusual environment of high altitude rocket testing. Hardware has been fabricated which will make it possible to evaluate the particle monitoring instrumentation under realistic conditions in the Research Molecular Beam Chamber. A method of introducing a beam of particles that can be directed toward the measuring instruments has been developed, and partially evaluated. Small particles have been collected and photographed in the scanning electron microscope to check the performance of a particle generating system. Several facets of the two-phase beam system have been addressed, however, the complete system is not yet operational.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA532153
Entities
People
- M. Kinslow
- W. B. Stephenson
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex