The only comprehensive text available on space propulsion for students and professionals in astronautics.
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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
