
Space Propulsion Analysis and Design
Ronald Humble(Author)
McGraw Hill Higher Education (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-07-031320-0 (ISBN)
Description
This is the only comprehensive text available on space propulsion for students and professionals in astronautics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 43 mm
Weight
907 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-031320-0 (9780070313200)
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Content
List of Authors and Editors Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Space Propulsion 1.1 Rocket Fundamentals 1.2 The Design Process Chapter 2 Mission Analysis 2.1 Keplerian Orbits 2.2 Orbit Perturbations 2.3 Orbit Maneuvering 2.4 Launch Windows 2.5 Orbit Maintenance 2.6 Earth to Orbit Chapter 3 Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow 3.1 Mass Transfer 3.2 Thermodynamic Relations (Energy and Entropy) 3.3 Thrust Equations 3.4 Heat Addition 3.5 HEat Transfer 3.6 Design Example-Cold-Gas Thruster Chapter 4 Thermochemistry 4.1 The Chemical Heat Source: Bond Energy 4.2 Thermochemistry Basics 4.3 Products of Combustion 4.4 Flame Temperature: The Available-Heat Method 4.5 Chemical Kinetics: The Speed of the Chemical Reactions 4.6 Combustion of Liquids vs.Solids 4.7 Propellant Characteristics and Their Implications 4.8 Key Thermochemical Parameters: The Bottom Line Chapter 5 Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems 5.1 History 5.2 Design Process 5.3 Preliminary Design Decisions 5.4 System Sizing, Design, and Trade-off 5.5 Case Study Chapter 6 Solid Rocket Motors 6.1 Background 6.2 Design Process 6.3 Preliminary Sizing 6.4 Solid Rocket Propellants 6.5 Performance Prediction 6.6 Case Study Chapter 7 Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems 7.1 History 7.2 Hybrid-Motor Ballistics 7.3 Design Process 7.4 Preliminary Design Decisions 7.5 Performance Estimate 7.6 Preliminary Component Design 7.7 Case Study Chapter 8 Nuclear Rocket Propulsion Systems 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Design Process 8.3 Preliminary Design Decisions 8.4 Size the Reactor 8.5 Size the Radiation Shield 8.6 Evaluate Vehicle Operation 8.7 Case Study Chapter 9 Electric Rocket Propulsion Systems 9.1 History and Status 9.2 Design Process 9.3 Specify the Mission 9.4 Select an Electric Thruster 9.5 Select Space Power 9.6 Assess System Performance 9.7 Evaluate the System 9.8 Case Study Chapter 10 Mission Design Case Study 10.1 Define Mission Requirements 10.2 Develop Criteria to Evaluate and Select a System 10.3 Develop Alternative Mission Concepts 10.4 Define the Vehicle System and Select Potential Technologies 10.5 Develop Preliminary Designs for the Propulsion System 10.6 Assess Designs and Configurations 10.7 Compare Designs and Choose the Best Option Chapter 11 Advanced Propulsion Systems 11.1 Air-Augmented Rockets 11.2 Rocket Advancements 11.3 Nonrocket Advancements 11.4 Interstellar Flight Appendix A Units and Conversions Factors Appendix B Thermochemical Data for Selected Propellants Appendix C Launch Vehicles and Staging Index