Quality Assurance Test of a Thiokol Chemical Corporation TE-M-364-3 Solid-Propellant Rocket Motor Tested in the Spin Mode at Simulated Altitude Conditions

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Abstract:

One Thiokol Chemical Corporation TE-M-364-3 solid-propellant rocket motor was fired as a quality assurance test at near vacuum conditions to determine motor structural integrity and altitude ballistic performance. The motor was fired while spinning about its axial centerline at 110 rpm. Vacuum total impulse was within the specification limits, but the motor case temperature exceeded the specification limit. A hot spot developed on the nozzle of the motor, beginning approximately 39 sec after ignition.

Author(s):
Merryman, H. L. ; Brooksbank, R. M.
Author Organization(s):
ARO INC ARNOLD AFS TN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Prepared in cooperation with ARO, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn.
Pagination:
0062

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AEDC-TR-70-151
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F40600-69-C-0001
Project Number(s):
ARO-RC1067, AF-9033
Monitor Series:
TR-70-151, NASA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, CAPTIVE TESTS, HIGH ALTITUDE, INTERIOR BALLISTICS, RELIABILITY, STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES, TEST METHODS, VACUUM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Combustion and Ignition, Solid Propellant Rocket Engines
Keyword(s):
TE M 364 3 MOTORS
Report Date:
1970 Jun 01