Prediction of rocket plume radiative heating using backward Monte-Carlo methodA backward Monte-Carlo plume radiation code has been developed to predict rocket plume radiative heating to the rocket base region. This paper provides a description of this code and provides sample results. The code was used to predict radiative heating to various locations during test firings of 48-inch solid rocket motors at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. Comparisons with test measurements are provided. Predictions of full scale sea level Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor (RSRM) and Advanced Solid Rocket Motor (ASRM) plume radiative heating to the Space Shuttle external tank (ET) dome center were also made. A comparison with the Development Flight Instrumentation (DFI) measurements is also provided.
Document ID
19930038586
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wang, K. C. (Lockheed Engineering & Sciences Co. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 93-0137
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit