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- From: cdt@sw.stratus.com (C. D. Tavares)
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- Subject: Re: Other reloadables besides Aerotech? (Re: Info. about solid rocket-
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- Date: 22 Dec 92 18:39:57 GMT
- References: <BzM7KL.7Iu@usenet.ucs.indiana.edu> <1992Dec14.193720.19776@hpcvaac.cv.hp.com> <1992Dec14.210329.2663@aio.jsc.nasa.gov> <1346@taniwha.UUCP> <19921221181458.Roger.Wilfong@umich.edu>
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- In article <19921221181458.Roger.Wilfong@umich.edu>, Roger.Wilfong@umich.edu (Roger Wilfong) writes:
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- > 1) In the Aerotech RMS motors, the part of the case that gets the hottest
- > is around the delay element.
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- In general this is true of ALL motors S&T tests, including cardboard motors.
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- > 3) Since the Phoenix motor is only F and G rated, it is probably dealing
- > with lower pressures than a high power motor. A reload with a time/thrust
- > profile of an I-65 might very well heat the case to an unacceptable
- > temperature.
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- Doubtful. The external casing temperature is affected MOST by the delay
- charge, and peaks ten to fifteen seconds AFTER ejection.
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