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Downward Diffusion Flame Spread and Extinction in Variable Gravitational Fields - Lunar and Martian SimulationsThis paper describes experimental observations of downward, opposed-flow flame spreading made under partial-gravity conditions aboard NASA research aircraft. Flame spreading and flammability limit behavior of a thin cellulosic fuel tested at normal pressure in oxygen/nitrogen mixtures of 21 percent oxygen, by volume, and below are described over effective acceleration levels ranging from 0.05 to 0.6 times normal earth gravity. Downward burning flammability and flame spread rates are shown to be enhanced by reductions in gravitational acceleration. These data have fire safety implications for the planning of lunar and Martian outposts.
Document ID
19930040901
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sacksteder, Kurt R.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Tien, James S.
(Case Western Reserve Univ. Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Inorganic And Physical Chemistry
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0828
E-8377
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Location: Reno, NV
Country: United States
Start Date: January 11, 1993
End Date: January 14, 1993
Sponsors: AIAA
Accession Number
93A24898
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG3-1046
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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