High-pressure, clear-air ablation measurements in the AEDC/VKF hypervelocity Track G

Author

Jere J. Matty

Date of Award

6-1984

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Mechanical Engineering

Major Professor

Frank G. Collins

Committee Members

Robert Young, Bill Lawrence

Abstract

The Track G version of the ABRES Shape Change Code (ASCC-G) is used to predict the surface ablation and temperature distribution as well as the bow shock shape and location for several shots in the AEDC Track G facility, The predictions are compared with data, and an explanation offered to explain the apparent overprediction of the model surface temperature. This explanation suggests that the helium environments used at the Track G image-converter stations may bias both recession and temperature data, resulting in significant deviations from the code predictions.

Recommended Citation

Matty, Jere J., "High-pressure, clear-air ablation measurements in the AEDC/VKF hypervelocity Track G. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1984.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/14670