An investigation of particulate behavior in solid rocket motors.
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Authors
Karagounis, Stavros George
Subjects
solid rocket motors
metallized propellants
holography
light scattering
high-speed cinematography
metallized propellants
holography
light scattering
high-speed cinematography
Advisors
Netzer, David W.
Date of Issue
1981-06
Date
June 1981
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
An apparatus was developed which used diffractively-scattered
laser power spectra measurements for determination
of exhaust particulate size from solid rocket motors. The
apparatus was calibrated by using glass beads and aluminum
oxide powder, and then used with success to estimate the
mean diameter of the exhaust particles of a small solid
rocket motor. Scanning electron microscope measurements of
the exhaust particles were employed for comparison and
verification.
Holographic pictures from burning propellant strands
and slabs of different compositions were obtained at different
pressures and compared to corresponding high speed, high
resolution motion pictures.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Aeronautics
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory MIPR# FO4611-80-X-0032
Funder
Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory MIPR# FO4611-80-X-0032
Format
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
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