Manufacture of model apollo capsule utilizing pulsed-plasma jet for bow shock dispersion

George Matsoukas, N. A. Ahmed

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Abstract

High speed Schlieren imaging, pressure tapping points and optical emission spectroscopy for temperature and heat flux data are essential measurement techniques for analysis of bow shock dispersion, aerodynamic performance or heat transfer of spacecraft in atmospheric re-entry. However, design and manufacturing of a high voltage pulsed-plasma jet for testing in a supersonic counterflow deserves careful examination. High voltage electrification combined with high temperature sparking between electrodes possesses several design difficulties and manufacturing challenges which need to be addressed that form the basis of the design principals and manufacturing methodology of an Apollo capsule pulsed-plasma jet for successful testing and experimentation of the model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMachine Design and Manufacturing Engineering III
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages139-144
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038351801
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 24 May 201425 May 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume607
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Machine Design and Manufacturing Engineering, ICMDME 2014
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju Island
Period24/05/1425/05/14

Keywords

  • Apollo capsule
  • Counterflow
  • Manufacturing
  • Plasma jet
  • Supersonic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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