Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: Principles, Practice and New Developments

Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion: Principles, Practice and New Developments (Springer Praxis Books / Astronautical Engineering)

Publisher:   Springer
Number Of Pages:   344
Publication Date:   2004-11-23
Sales Rank:   673754
ISBN / ASIN:   3540221905
EAN:   9783540221906
Binding:   Hardcover
Manufacturer:   Springer
Studio:   Springer
Average Rating:   4

The revised edition of this practical, hands-on book discusses the range of launch vehicles in use today throughout the world, and includes the very latest details of some of the advanced propulsion systems currently being developed. The author covers the fundamentals of the subject, from the basic principles of rocket propulsion and vehicle dynamics through the theory and practice of liquid and solid propellant motors, to new and future developments. The revised edition will stick to the same principle of providing a serious exposition of the principles and practice of rocket propulsion, but from the point of view of the user and enquirer who is not an engineering specialist. Most chapters will remain substantially the same as the first edition; they will be updated where necessary and errata corrected. The main revisions will be to the chapter on electric propulsion where there have been significant new developments both in engine types and in practical applications. This is now seen as the key to planetary exploration by robotic probes and should therefore be reflected. Nuclear propulsion has emerged from the doldrums and is now seen as a definite possibility for outer solar system robotic exploration; and as enabling technology for a human mars expedition. A new chapter on nuclear thermal propulsion has been added to reflect this revival of interest.

Review:

THE book on Rocket Propulsion

This book is ideal for anyone studying chemical rocket propulsion systems or, indeed, anyone interested in the subject! This book takes you on an indepth analysis of the basic physics of rocket science and continues through to more advanced propulsion techniques such as electrical propulsion systems. It is very easy to follow and, as it was written with a lecture course in mind, tells you pretty much all you need to know about the science of rockets.password: gigapedia.org

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