The US Army Research Program in Propulsion and Energetics
Abstract
Propulsion and energetics research supports the Army's need for higher performance propulsion systems. These systems must also provide reduced logistics burden (lower fuel/propellant usage) and longer life than today's systems. Fundamental to this area are the extraction of stored, chemical energy and the conversion of that energy into useful work, for vehicle and projectile propulsion. In view of the high temperature and pressure environments encountered in these combustion systems, it is important to advance current understanding of fundamental processes as well as to advance the ability to make accurate, detailed measurements for the understanding of the dominant physical processes and the validation of predictive models. Thus, research in this area is characterized by a focus on high pressure, high temperature combustion processes and on the peculiarities of combustion behavior in systems of Army interest.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 19, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADP012093
Entities
People
- David M. Mann
Organizations
- Army Research Office