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A time-resolving spectrograph for free-flight ballistic range application.
1AC Electronics Defense Research Laboratories,General Motors Corporation, Santa Barbara, California 93017, USA.
This study analyzed hypervelocity object emissions using spectroscopy. Researchers observed molecular species in the near wake of ablating models, suggesting potential for further wake studies.
Area of Science:
- Fluid Dynamics
- Spectroscopy
- Aerophysics
Background:
- Understanding hypervelocity object dynamics is crucial for aerospace applications.
- Spectroscopic analysis provides insights into the physical and chemical processes occurring during high-speed flight.
- Previous studies have limited detailed spectral analysis of the near-wake region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To obtain time-resolved spectra of hypervelocity spheres and cones.
- To identify molecular species present in the near-wake region of ablating models.
- To assess the feasibility of using advanced imaging for far-wake emission studies.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a free-flight ballistic range.
- Employed a large aperture, slitless spectrograph coupled with an image converter camera.
- Analyzed spectral data from nonablating and ablating models at hypervelocities.
Main Results:
- Observed emission primarily from the shock cap for nonablating spheres.
- Identified molecular species like C(2), CH, CN, Cu(2), CuF, CuO, BeO, and AlO in the near wake of ablating models.
- Detected distinct spectral signatures for hydrocarbon and metallic models.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully characterized near-wake emissions from hypervelocity models.
- Spectroscopic methods reveal the presence of specific molecular species under hypervelocity conditions.
- Further investigation into far-wake emission using image intensifiers is warranted.

