Experimental Investigation of Temperature and Velocity Distribution About a Rocket Jet

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Whitmore, Quentin Robert (1947) Experimental Investigation of Temperature and Velocity Distribution About a Rocket Jet. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/SN1E-KS25. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12092008-140117

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.

Item Type:	Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:	Aeronautical Engineering ; Electrical Engineering
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Aeronautics Electrical Engineering
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Unknown, Unknown
Group:	GALCIT
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1947
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-12092008-140117
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12092008-140117
DOI:	10.7907/SN1E-KS25
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	4913
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:	07 Jan 2009
Last Modified:	16 Mar 2023 22:57

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