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Maritime Thermal Launch Rocket Exhaust Plume Impact on Surrounding Facilities

Ship and Maritime College, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang 524005, China

https://doi.org/10.58531/esmmsi/1/4/10

Received: 15 December 2024 / Accepted: 29 December 2024 / Published: 30 December 2024

This study conducts in-depth research on the impact of rocket exhaust plumes on the marine environment and facilities during launch, offering a scientific foundation for thermal protection design of carrier rocket launch platforms. A dual-nozzle rocket engine exhaust plume model is developed to compute temperature and pressure distributions at various distances from sea level and the rocket center. Results indicate that gas temperatures decline slowly at higher altitudes, necessitating adequate protection for taller structures situated farther from the rocket. Structures within 1m to 5m of the rocket must endure significant temperature variations with height. This data serves as a reference for the safe design of maritime launch platforms.

Rocket Exhaust Plume; Impact flow field; Surrounding facilities; Numerical simulation; Thermal protection design

Xue Y., Zhang D. Maritime Thermal Launch Rocket Exhaust Plume Impact on Surrounding Facilities. Eng. Solut. Mech. Mar. Struct. Infrastruct., 2024, 1(4), doi: 10.58531/esmmsi/1/4/10

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