Cryogenic Oxygen and Methane Explosive Testing (COMET)
Objective: Establish safety standards for LOX/LNG fueled Launch Vehicles by characterizing blast parameters of explosions in an accident scenario. The test series addresses static siting and aspects of `T+0 and less’ ground accident environments.
Failure mode: Vented tank rupture and mixing with splashing on ground
Variables: L/D, weight of propellant, and ignition delay time
Timeline: 2018-2020
COMET Test 4
20,000 lbs. LOX/LNG
COMET Test 5
20,000 lbs. LOX/LNG
Sensor Details
TNT Calibration
