May 1991
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In NASA. Lewis Research Center, Structural Integrity and Durability of Reusable Space Propulsion Systems p 45-49 (SEE N93-31552
Computer Science
Engine Monitoring Instruments, Optical Equipment, Optical Measurement, Optical Measuring Instruments, Plumes, Rocket Exhaust, Space Shuttle Main Engine, Analyzers, Anomalies, Chromatography, Computers, Data Acquisition, Preconditioning, Spectrographs, Spectrometers, Spectroradiometers, Spectrum Analysis, Telescopes, Test Stands
Scientific paper
The Optical Plume Anomaly Detection Program, an experimental study in the attempt to create a rocket engine health monitor based on detection and possible quantification of anomalous atomic and molecular species in the exhaust plume, has been in existence for several years. The instruments developed to monitor the exhaust plumes are presented. Two optical instruments are employed: the polychromator and the spectrometer. The polychromator is a 16 channel spectroradiometer having independent channels individually adjustable for center wavelength and pass bandwidth. Those values may be mechanically reset, with the aid of certain lab equipment. The spectrometer is a multichannel spectral analyzer having two 2048 element linear photodiode arrays at the exit plane of the dispersing instrument, which, like the 16 channel device, is a 1/2 meter grating spectrograph. These instruments are equipped with ultraviolet grade multifiber optical input cables, allowing the instruments to be placed in a benign environment. Telescopes mounted on the test stand observe the plume keeping the shock structure in view. The data acquisition and control system consist of four 80386-33 MHz computers: two at the test stand for instrument control and data preconditioning, and two in the test support building providing data archiving, display, and system control. Further descriptions of the instrumentation are provided.
Cooper Elisabeth A.
Powers William T.
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