Optical fiber views sparks directly. In fuel or oxidizer tube, optical fiber collects light from ignition spark. Fibers also used to collect light from combustion reactions for spectrographic analysis. Useful in engine testing, detector helps determine reason for engine failure.
Ignition-Spark Detector for Engine Testing
NASA Tech Briefs ; 8 , 4
1985-04-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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