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Altitude Compensating Nozzle

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Description

This technology enables the burning of multiple combustion chambers through a single nozzle, which allows for greater throttling capabilities without sacrificing efficiency. This in turn enables continuous altitude compensation through a bell nozzle.

 

Details

Technology areaPropulsion Systems > Aero Propulsion > Airbreathing Pressure Gain Combustion
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: AFRC CIF (AFRC CIF)
Lead organizationArmstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
Start date2015-07-29
End date2016-07-29

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