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| Preface | |
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| Classification | |
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| Duct Jet Propulsion | |
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| Rocket Propulsion | |
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| Applications of Rocket Propulsion | |
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| References | |
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| Definitions and Fundamentals | |
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| Definition | |
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| Thrust | |
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| Exhaust Velocity | |
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| Energy and Efficiencies | |
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| Typical Performance Values | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations | |
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| Ideal Rocket | |
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| Summary of Thermodynamic Relations | |
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| Isentropic Flow through Nozzles | |
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| Nozzle Configurations | |
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| Real Nozzles | |
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| Four Performance Parameters | |
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| Nozzle Alignment | |
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| Variable Thrust | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Flight Performance | |
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| Gravity-Free Drag-Free Space Flight | |
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| Forces Acting on a Vehicle in the Atmosphere | |
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| Basic Relations of Motion | |
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| Effect of Propulsion System on Vehicle Performance | |
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| Space Flight | |
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| Flight Maneuvers | |
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| Flight Vehicles | |
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| Military Missiles | |
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| Aerodynamic Effect of Exhaust Plumes | |
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| Flight Stability | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis | |
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| Background and Fundamentals | |
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| Analysis of Chamber or Motor Case Conditions | |
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| Analysis of Nozzle Expansion Processes | |
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| Computer Analysis | |
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| Results of Thermochemical Calculations | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals | |
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| Propellants | |
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| Propellant Feed Systems | |
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| Gas Pressure Feed Systems | |
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| Propellant Tanks | |
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| Tank Pressurization | |
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| Turbopump Feed Systems and Engine Cycles | |
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| Flow and Pressure Balance | |
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| Rocket Engines for Maneuvering, Orbit Adjustments, or Attitude Control | |
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| Valves and Pipe Lines | |
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| Engine Support Structure | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Liquid Propellants | |
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| Propellant Properties | |
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| Liquid Oxidizers | |
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| Liquid Fuels | |
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| Liquid Monopropellants | |
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| Gelled Propellants | |
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| Gaseous Propellants | |
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| Safety and Environmental Concerns | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Thrust Chambers | |
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| Injectors | |
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| Combustion Chamber and Nozzle | |
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| Heat Transfer Analysis | |
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| Starting and Ignition | |
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| Variable Thrust | |
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| Sample Thrust Chamber Design Analysis | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Combustion of Liquid Propellants | |
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| Combustion Process | |
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| Analysis and Simulation | |
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| Combustion Instability | |
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| Problems | |
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| References | |
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| Turbopumps, Engine Design, Engine Controls, Calibration, Integration, and Optimization | |
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| Turbopumps | |
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| Performance of Complete or Multiple Rocket Propulsion Systems | |
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| Propellant Budget | |
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| Engine Design | |
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| Engine Controls | |
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| Engine System Calibration | |
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| System Integration and Engine Optimization | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals | |
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| Propellant Burning Rate | |
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| Basic Performance Relations | |
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| Propellant Grain and Grain Configuration | |
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| Propellant Grain Stress and Strain | |
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| Attitude Control and Side Maneuvers with Solid Propellant Rocket Motors | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Solid Propellants | |
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| Classification | |
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| Propellant Characteristics | |
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| Hazards | |
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| Propellant Ingredients | |
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| Other Propellant Categories | |
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| Liners, Insulators, and Inhibitors | |
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| Propellant Processing and Manufacture | |
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| Problems | |
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| References | |
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| Combustion of Solid Propellants | |
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| Physical and Chemical Processes | |
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| Ignition Process | |
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| Extinction or Thrust Termination | |
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| Combustion Instability | |
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| Problems | |
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| References | |
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| Solid Rocket Components and Motor Design | |
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| Motor Case | |
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| Nozzle | |
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| Igniter Hardware | |
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| Rocket Motor Design Approach | |
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| Problems | |
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| References | |
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| Hybrid Propellant Rockets | |
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| Applications and Propellants | |
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| Performance Analysis and Grain Configuration | |
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| Design Example | |
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| Combustion Instability | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Thrust Vector Control | |
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| TVC Mechanisms with a Single Nozzle | |
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| TVC with Multiple Thrust Chambers or Nozzles | |
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| Testing | |
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| Integration with Vehicle | |
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| References | |
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| Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems | |
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| Selection Process | |
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| Criteria for Selection | |
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| Interfaces | |
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| References | |
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| Rocket Exhaust Plumes | |
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| Plume Appearance and Flow Behavior | |
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| Plume Effects | |
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| Analysis and Mathematical Simulation | |
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| Problems | |
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| References | |
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| Electric Propulsion | |
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| Ideal Flight Performance | |
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| Electrothermal Thrusters | |
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| Non-Thermal Electric Thrusters | |
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| Optimum Flight Performance | |
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| Mission Applications | |
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| Electric Space-Power Supplies and Power-Conditioning Systems | |
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| Problems | |
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| Symbols | |
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| References | |
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| Rocket Testing | |
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| Types of Tests | |
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| Test Facilities and Safeguards | |
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| Instrumentation and Data Management | |
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| Flight Testing | |
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| Postaccident Procedures | |
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| References | |
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| Conversion Factors and Constants | |
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| Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere | |
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| Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets | |
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| Derivation of Hybrid Fuel Regression Rate Equation in Chapter 15 | |
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| Alternative Interpretations of Boundary Layer Blowing Coefficient in Chapter 15 | |
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| Index | |