The development of an optically active laser Schlieren system with application to high pressure solid propellant combustion
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Authors
Andrews, James Randolph
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Optically active laser schlieren
Flow visualization-combustion
Flow visualization-combustion
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Netzer, D.W.
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1975-09
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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en_US
Abstract
A laser schlieren system, using an optically active
single-piece quartz prism-polaroid sheet combination aperture
in place of the conventional knife edge, was developed
and applied to high pressure solid propellant combustion
studies. Advantages and limitations of the system are
discussed. Ammonium perchlorate deflagration was observed
to pressures of 2500 psi. Distinct surface reaction sites
were evidenced in the gas phase at high and low pressures
by alternating density gradients across the surface. These
sites were found to be very small or nonexistent at
intermediate pressures.
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