Abstract
The experimental validation of a new theoretical model of Paschen’s law was developed. In order to do so, a supersonic wind tunnel apparatus was designed and fabricated to voltage discharge between two electrodes at different pressures and distances. This was possible using interchangeable nozzle and test sections. The wind tunnel included the implementation of an automated recording of current and voltage data via a LabVIEW™ program collected relevant data, which once analyzed, was used to support the revised Paschen Law developed by Dr.Houge et.al. Results showed that the modified Paschen’s law is consistent with experimental results.
Thesis Completion
2020
Semester
Spring
Thesis Chair/Advisor
Kareem, Ahmed
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Program
Mechanical Engineering
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Release Date
5-1-2020
Recommended Citation
Morales, Manuela, "An Experimental Validation of a Revised Paschen's Law Relating to the ESD of Aerospace Vehicle Surfaces" (2020). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 737.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses/737