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Performance analysis of SA-3 missile second stageOne SA-3 missile was disassembled. The constituents of the second stage were thoroughly investigated for geometrical details. The second stage slotted composite propellant grain was subjected to mechanical properties testing, physiochemical analyses, and burning rate measurements at different conditions. To determine the propellant performance parameters, the slotted composite propellant grain was machined into a set of small-size tubular grains. These grains were fired in a small size rocket motor with a set of interchangeable nozzles with different throat diameters. The firings were carried out at three different conditions. The data from test motor firings, physiochemical properties of the propellant, burning rate measurement results and geometrical details of the second stage motor, were used as input data in a computer program to compute the internal ballistic characteristics of the second stage.
Document ID
19810056516
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Helmy, A. M.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-1514
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: US
Start Date: July 27, 1981
End Date: July 29, 1981
Sponsors: SAE, AIAA, ASME
Accession Number
81A40920
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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