ABSTRACT

The present paper aims to bring all the research carried out in the field of modeling of plume radiation from solid rocket motors. The analytical and numerical procedure followed and major inferences drawn are reviewed in detail, and compared wherever possible. The review has been made through a discussion of the analysis methodologies and the factors that influence plume radiation from solid rocket motors. Historical perspective of prediction methodology of SRM plume radiation is brought out. Efforts are made to bring out the research carried out in combustion modeling of SRM propellant, Al₂O₃ particle size and thermo-optical property estimation, and methods of solutions for gas and particle radiation modeling. Critical gaps and recent progress made are highlighted for setting up the future direction of research.