Experimental Investigation of Temperature and Velocity Distribution About a Rocket Jet

Author: Whitmore, Quentin Robert

Year: 1947

Degree: Master's thesis

Advisor: Unknown, Unknown

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Aeronautics; Electrical Engineering

DOI: 10.7907/SN1E-KS25

Abstract

The purpose of the investigation was to determine the temperature distribution and velocity profile surrounding the wake of a 1500 pound thrust liquid rocket motor. The temperature measurements were restricted to those 500°F and below. The velocities measured were in the region in which the temperature measurements were made.

The region in which the temperatures exceeded 500°F was found to be included within a solid angle of ten degrees. The high temperature region was found to be larger than the high velocity region.

The investigation was carried out during the academic year 1946-1947 at GALCIT Jet Propulsion Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Robert H. Boden.

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