The gas dynamic structure of high altitude rocket plumes has been studied in a low density tunnel to obtain basic data on plume size and shape and to determine the extent of the mixing region between the free-stream and rocket gases. The rocket was simulated by specially designed ejectors using helium and CO2 as the gases, with conditions chosen to simulate a 100,000-lb-thrust rocket at an altitude of 80 km. Data taken included impact pressure surveys, density measurements of the free-stream and plume gas, temperature measurements, and color photographs. The last three of these were taken using electron beam techniques. The result of the study is a set of basic data. Analysis and interpretation of the data will be performed under a separate study. (Author)


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    Title :

    Experimental Study of Simulated High Altitude Rocket Exhaust Plumes


    Contributors:
    W. Norman (author) / M. Kinslow (author) / J. W. L. Lewis (author)

    Publication date :

    1971


    Size :

    179 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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