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Rocket propulsion elements : an introduction to the engineering of rockets

George P. Sutton

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Abstract

Classification Definitions and Fundamentals Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations Heat Transfer Flight Performance Thermo-Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals Liquid Propellants Combustion of Liquid Propellants Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Systems and Components Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals Solid Propellants Combustion of Solid Propellants Solid Propellant Components and Motor Design Hybrid Propellant Rockets Thrust Vector Control Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems Rocket Exhaust Plumes Rocket Testing.

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Classification Definitions and Fundamentals Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations Heat Transfer Flight Performance Thermo-Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals Liquid Propellants Combustion of Liquid Propellants Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Systems and Components Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals Solid Propellants Combustion of Solid Propellants Solid Propellant Components and Motor Design Hybrid Propellant Rockets Thrust Vector Control Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems Rocket Exhaust Plumes Rocket Testing.

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Classification Definitions and Fundamentals Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations Heat Transfer Flight Performance Thermo-Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals Liquid Propellants Combustion of Liquid Propellants Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Systems and Components Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals Solid Propellants Combustion of Solid Propellants Solid Propellant Components and Motor Design Hybrid Propellant Rockets Thrust Vector Control Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems Rocket Exhaust Plumes Rocket Testing.

Key concepts: Propellant, Aerospace engineering, Liquid-propellant rocket, Solid-fuel rocket, Rocket (weapon), Rocket engine nozzle, Rocket propellant, Propulsion

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