ON THE OPTIMIZATION OF TWO-STAGE ROCKETS,

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Abstract:

Equations useful in design studies are derived for determining the optimum weight distribution for two-stage tandem rockets for the case of different structural factors and propellant specific impulses in each stage. Minimization of gross weight for a given required burnout velocity and payload is the criterion of optimization used. For illustrative purposes an example is included in which the optimum distribution is found for a hypothetical chemically-boosted atomic rocket. Author

Author(s):
Goldsmith, M.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF
Annotation:
Optimization of two-stage rockets.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
P-1004
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ROCKETS, LOAD DISTRIBUTION, STAGING, STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES, SPECIFIC IMPULSE, BURNING RATE, PAYLOAD, OPTIMIZATION, MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
Report Date:
1957 Jan 29