Plume Interference Assessment and Mitigation

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Abstract:

The primary purpose of the rocket plume diagnostic program is to investigate the high-altitude near-field radiance signature of rocket motors, and to develop the diagnostic techniques required to characterize various types of rocket plumes. The design, calibration, and installation of a cold-optics LWIR detecting system on one of the Calspan high-altitude test chambers is discussed. Particulate flux measurement techniques are discussed, and the design and development of research rocket motors for use with specific propellant combinations is presented. A test program for small liquid and solid thrusters, such as those proposed for the FAIR II PIE flight program, has been initiated, and experimental data for a monopropellant hydrazine thruster are presented and compared with IR radiance predictions.

Author(s):
Marrone, P. V.
Author Organization(s):
CALSPAN CORP BUFFALO NY
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0068

Security Markings

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):
CALSPAN-KC-5134-A-6
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC60-69-C-0035
Monitor Series:
MICOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*INFRARED RADIATION, *COMBUSTION PRODUCTS, SIMULATION, ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS, DETECTORS, HYDRAZINES, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), COMPATIBILITY, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS, ROCKET ENGINES, MONOPROPELLANTS, EXHAUST GASES, AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE, BIPROPELLANTS, ROCKET NOZZLES, BUTADIENES, SPECTROMETERS, COLLECTING METHODS, SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, HYDRAZINE DERIVATIVES, HALOGEN COMPOUNDS, BOOSTER ROCKET ENGINES, PARTICLES, ALUMINUM, HIGH ALTITUDE, LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES, INFRARED DETECTORS, NITROGEN OXIDES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Infrared Detection and Detectors, Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines, Solid Propellant Rocket Engines, Liquid Rocket Propellants, Solid Rocket Propellants
Keyword(s):
*PLUMES(RADIATION), CARBOXY TERMINATED POLYMERS, CTPB PROPELLANT INGREDIENT, FAIR PROGRAM, FLY ALONG INFRARED, HTPB PROPELLANT INGREDIENT, HYDROXY TERMINATED POLYMERS, INFRARED RADIATION, LONG WAVELENGTHS, POLYBUTADIENE CARBOXY TERMINATED, POLYBUTADIENE HYDROXY TERMINATED, SHORT WAVELENG
Report Date:
1973 Jun 01