Accession Number:

ADB274869

Title:

X-Ray Photography of Burning Rocket Propellants

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 9 Aug 1944-12 Jul 1945

Corporate Author:

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Spaulding, W. P.
• Craig, R. S.
• Golden, S.

Report Date:

1945-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

Recent developments have made it possible to take high-speed X-ray photographs of rockets in action which reveal the burning propellant and the behavior of the internal components. The method presents unique possibilities for the investigation of certain rocket problems. Applications of X-ray photography have been made in a study of propellant loss in the T59 high velocity rocket grenade and in the 115-mm aircraft rocket.

Descriptors:

• *HIGH SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY
• *ROCKET PROPELLANTS
• BURNING RATE
• COMBUSTION
• X RAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Subject Categories:

• Photography
• Solid Rocket Propellants

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE