Investigation of the radiation characteristics of radiators based on combustion of aerosuspensions of aluminum powders

The results of measurements of radiation and gas-dynamic characteristics in combustion of an aluminum powder initiated by an electric explosion of a foil are given. Radiation energy in different spectral ranges is measured. The formation and movement of a cloud of combustion products is investigated. It is shown that effective sources of impulse radiation in the megajoule range can be developed on the basis of electric explosion in powders.