Abstract

A compact fiber-coupled hyperspectral imaging sensor (HSIS) operating within the range of ultraviolet to near-infrared (UV–NIR) wavelengths is designed and developed for the remote recording of two-dimensional (2D) spectrally resolved thermal radiation and chemiluminescent emission from ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs). Using simulations, the entire system is optimized to improve the collection efficiency and minimize aberrations. The design, construction, and characterization of the HSIS sensor are discussed in detail. We present the 2D spectrally resolved measurements of the simultaneous thermal radiation and ${\rm{BO}}_2^*$ chemiluminescent emission from a commonly used UHTC (${\rm{Hf}}{{\rm{B}}_2}$-SiC) material under high-heat-flux conditions. Our results show that ${\rm{BO}}_2^*$ chemiluminescence corresponds directly to material ablation and can be used to track the formation of the protective heat-resistant glass/oxide layer. Furthermore, the temperature measurements demonstrate the heat distribution properties of the sample and indicate the locations at which ${\rm{BO}}_2^*$ chemiluminescence is possible. These results highlight the application prospects of the compact fiber-coupled HSIS for high-temperature material characterization in practical arc-jet facilities with limited optical access.

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