Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Classification
1.1. Duct Jet Propulsion
1.2. Rocket Propulsion
Chemical Rocket Propulsion
Combinations of Ducted Jet Engines and Rocket Engines
Nuclear Rocket Engines
Electric Rocket Propulsion
Other Rocket Propulsion Concepts
International Rocket Propulsion Effort
1.3. Applications of Rocket Propulsion
Space Launch Vehicles
Spacecraft
Military and Other Applications
References
Chapter 2: Definitions and Fundamentals
2.1. Definitions
2.2. Thrust
2.3. Exhaust Velocity
2.4. Energy and Efficiencies. 2.5. Multiple Propulsion Systems2.6. Typical Performance Values
2.7. Variable Thrust
Symbols
Greek Letters
Problems
References
Chapter 3: Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations
3.1. Ideal Rocket Propulsion Systems
3.2. Summary of Thermodynamic Relations
3.3. Isentropic Flow through Nozzles
Velocity
Nozzle Flow and Throat Condition
Thrust and Thrust Coefficient
Characteristic Velocity and Specific Impulse
Under- and Overexpanded Nozzles
Influence of Chamber Geometry
3.4. Nozzle Configurations
Cone- and Bell-Shaped Nozzles
3.5. Real Nozzles
Boundary Layers
Multiphase Flow. Other Phenomena and LossesPerformance Correction Factors
Four Performance Parameters
3.6. Nozzle Alignment
Symbols
Greek Letters
Subscripts
Problems
References
Chapter 4: Flight Performance
4.1. Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight
4.2. Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere
4.3. Basic Relations of Motion
4.4. Space Flight
Elliptical Orbits
Deep Space
Perturbations
Mission Velocity
4.5. Space Flight Maneuvers
Reaction Control System
4.6. Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance
4.7. Flight Vehicles
Multistage Vehicles
Stage Separation
Launch Vehicles. 4.8. Military Missiles4.9. Flight Stability
Symbols
Greek Letters
Subscripts
Problems
References
Chapter 5: Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis
5.1. Background and Fundamentals
5.2. Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions
5.3. Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes
5.4. Computer-Assisted Analysis
5.5. Results of Thermochemical Calculations
Greek Letters
Subscripts
Problems
References
Chapter 6: Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals
6.1. Types of Propellants
6.2. Propellant Tanks
6.3. Propellant Feed Systems
Local Pressures and Flows. 6.4. Gas Pressure Feed Systems6.5. Tank Pressurization
Factors Influencing the Required Mass of Pressurizing Gas
Simplified Analysis for the Mass of Pressurizing Gas
6.6. Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles
Engine Cycles
6.7. Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control
6.8. Engine Families
6.9. Valves and Pipelines
6.10. Engine Support Structure
Symbols
Subscripts
Problems
References
Chapter 7: Liquid Propellants
7.1. Propellant Properties
Economic Factors
Performance of Propellants
Common Physical Hazards
Desirable Physical Properties.