Infrared Imagery of Solid Rocket Exhaust Plumes [PDF]
, 2011 The Ares I Scale Model Acoustic Test program consisted of a series of 18 solid rocket motor static firings, simulating the liftoff conditions of the Ares I five-segment Reusable Solid Rocket Motor Vehicle.
Houston, Janice D., Moran, Robert P.
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Numerical simulation study of aluminum particle evaporation combustion process based on SPH method
AIP AdvancesA large variety of metal fuels is usually added to the modern solid rocket propellants to improve the propellant energy and motor specific impulse and to suppress high frequency unstable combustion. Among them, aluminum is the most common additive.
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Internal ballistics model update for ASRM dome [PDF]
A previous report (no. 5-32279, contract NAS8-36955, DO 51) describes the measures taken to adapt the NASA Complex Burning Region Model and code so that is was applicable to the Advanced Solid Rocket Motor as envisioned at that time. The code so modified
Bowden, Mark H., Jenkins, Billy Z.
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Available analyses and material property information are summarized relevant to the design of four rocket motor nozzles currently incorporated in the four solid propellant rocket stages of the NASA SCOUT launch vehicle.
Shieds, S.
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A computer simulation of the afterburning processes occurring within solid rocket motor plumes in the troposphere [PDF]
As part of a continuing study of the environmental effects of solid rocket motor (SRM) operations in the troposphere, a numerical model was used to simulate the afterburning processes occurring in solid rocket motor plumes and to predict the quantities ...
Gomberg, R. I., Stewart, R. B.
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Probabilistic Fracture Mechanics and Optimum Fracture Control Analytical Procedures for a Reusable Solid Rocket Motor Case [PDF]
A methodology for the reliability analysis of a reusable solid rocket motor case is discussed. The analysis is based on probabilistic fracture mechanics and probability distribution for initial flaw sizes.
Hanagud, S., Uppaluri, B.
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Reliability of solid rocket motor cases and nozzles [PDF]
A recent article in Aerospace America claims that 'the average success ratio of the current U.S. stable of launch vehicles, including upper stages, is about 92 percent (without upper stages it is close to 95 percent).
Crose, James G.
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Reliability analysis of the solidification cooling of solid rocket motor grain material. [PDF]
PLoS OneDu J, Li Y, He Y.
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Space shuttle SRM plume expansion sensitivity analysis [PDF]
The exhaust plumes of the space shuttle solid rocket motors can have a significant effect on the base pressure and base drag of the shuttle vehicle. A parametric analysis was conducted to assess the sensitivity of the initial plume expansion angle of ...
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NASA Lewis Thermal Barrier Feasibility Investigated for Use in Space Shuttle Solid-Rocket Motor Nozzle-to-Case Joints [PDF]
Assembly joints of modern solid-rocket motor cases are usually sealed with conventional O-ring seals. The 5500 F combustion gases produced by rocket motors are kept a safe distance away from the seals by thick layers of insulation and by special ...
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