Propulsion Systems

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Abstract:

This chapter starts with a review of the basic rocket performance parameters, the rocket equation and staging. Different classes of chemical rockets used for space propulsion are then examined. The System Design Elements section guides the reader on how to size common components for a conventional chemical propulsion system. Electric propulsion and other potential new systems are presented next. This chapter concludes with two examples of preliminary designs for a propulsion system.

Author(s):
Leyva, Ivett A. ; Young, Marcus ; Hargus, Jr., William A. ; Van Allen, Richard ; Zakrzwski, Charles M.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB EDWARDS AFB CA PROPULSION DIR/SPACE AND MISSILE PROPULSION DIV/AEROPHYSICS BRANCH
Descriptive Note:
Book chapter
Supplementary Note:
For publication in textbook: "Space Mission and Analysis Design" as chapter 18.
Pagination:
0071

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AFRL-RZ-ED-BK-2011-057
Monitor Series:
AFRL/RZSA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_4_Logistics
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SPACE PROPULSION, SOLAR ENERGY, SOLAR SAILS, TEXTBOOKS, PROPULSION SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC PROPULSION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric and Ion Propulsion, Nuclear Propulsion, Rocket Engines
Keyword(s):
*ROCKET PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS, NUCLEAR ROCKETS, SOLAR PROPULSION
Report Date:
2011 Mar 31
Creation Date:
2011 Aug 08