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Parametric study of an ODW scramaccelerator for hypersonic test facilitiesA parametric study has been conducted for an oblique detonation-wave (ODW) 'scramaccelerator' suitable for projectile aerothermodynamics studies in real gas hypersonic test facilities. The results of the present analytical design evaluation indicate that an ODW scramaccelerator using conventional gaseous propellants can accelerate projectiles of 0.1 to 1000 kg masses to speeds in the 6-10 km/sec range. Potential applications for such an accelerator encompass a hypersonic ballistic test range, kinetic energy weapon accelerators, mass drivers to LEO, projectile terminal ballistics testing, projectile/target interaction studies, inertial welders, and shock compactors.
Document ID
19900055754
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Humphrey, Joseph W.
(Advanced Projects Research, Inc. Moorpark, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1990
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 90-2470
Accession Number
90A42809
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-18802
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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