Augmented Spark Igniter Tests 20120116
Tested the new igniter four times. For the first two runs, there is no visible plume, only a slight darkening in the still images. See the discussion on the main page for more details.
Pre-test image
Run 1 Clip
Run 1 Data
Run 2 Image (before run)
Run 2 Image (during run)
Run 2 Clip
Run 2 Data
Run 3 Image (during run)
Run 3 Clip
Run 3 Data
Run 4 Image (during run)
Run 4 Clip
Run 4 Data
Test control
Test setup
Hot-Fire Tests 20110507
The first run was a "no-start" due to tripping a flowmeter limit during startup. On the 2nd run, the motor experienced a hard start and split apart between the injector and chamber. See the discussion on the main page for more details.
Pre-test image
Run 2 Cam 1 Clip
Run 2 Cam 2 Clip
Separated chamber and injector
Bent load cell bracket
Run 2 data
New test pit
Test pit flame trench
Test control front
Test control back
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