Accession Number:

ADA063763

Title:

Final Report: (1) Chemical Laser Fuels, (2) Reactions Between Active Calcium and Selected Gases.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. Jun 74-Jul 77,

Corporate Author:

ARMY MISSILE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL TECHNOLOGY LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Martignoni,P.
• Ayers,O. E.
• Murfree,J. A.
• Nappier,H. A.
• Chew,W. M.

Report Date:

1978-05-03

Pagination or Media Count:

49.0

Abstract:

The primary objective of the work performed by the Propulsion Directorate, Technology Laboratory, was to avoid the storage and handling hazards associated with high pressure or liquid hydrogen by developing an all-solid propellant composition which, upon ignition, can supply the hydrogen gas for a chemical laser. This solid propellant gas generator will provide a completely storable hydrogen gas source that combines instant readiness with excellent handling behavior and compact storage.

Descriptors:

• *HYDROGEN
• *GAS GENERATING SYSTEMS
• *SOLID PROPELLANTS
• *CHEMICAL LASERS
• LASER PUMPING
• HYDRIDES
• CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
• IGNITION
• DEUTERIUM
• STORAGE
• CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
• HANDLING
• COMPACTING
• LASER GASES
• CHEMICAL DERIVATIVES

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE