How can we include RCM parameters sensibly?

[bryanwweber]

After discussions with Scott and Stephen, we have determined that we need to add several RCM experimental parameters to the ChemKED file as optional fields. We need to determine:

a) what those fields are b) where they should go c) how to make them machine readable

We also need to determine what fields belong in a general experimental database, and what belongs in an individual ChemKED file.

[bryanwweber]

I think we settled on

1) creating a new rcm-data field in a datapoints element 2) Adding or moving compressed-temperature, compressed-pressure, compression-time, compression-ratio, stroke, and clearance as subfields of the rcm-data field 3) All other related fields will be specified in the (eventual) experimental apparatus database.

[bryanwweber]

We also changed the volume-history field to be time-histories, and will allow the specification of pressure, volume, piston position, light emission, OH emission, and absorption as the types.

[bryanwweber]

Attached to this comment is the template we're using for the RCM characterization initiative, for reference. template-chemked.txt

[kyleniemeyer]

We should also expand this to a pressure time history for shock tubes.

[bryanwweber]

I think the time-histories field is broad enough to be used for shock tubes as well.