A new facility for advanced rocket propulsion researchA new test facility was constructed at the NASA Lewis Research Center Rocket Laboratory for the purpose of conducting rocket propulsion research at up to 8.9 kN (2000 lbf) thrust, using liquid oxygen and gaseous hydrogen propellants. A laser room adjacent to the test cell provides access to the rocket engine for advanced laser diagnostic systems. The size and location of the test cell provide the ability to conduct large amounts of testing in short time periods, with rapid turnover between programs. These capabilities make the new test facility an important asset for basic and applied rocket propulsion research.
Document ID
19930065740
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Zoeckler, Joseph G. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Green, James M. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Brook Park, OH, United States)
Raitano, Paul (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-1859
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit