Martin J. L. Turner
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
3e druk, 2008
9783540692027
Rocket and Spacecraft Propulsion
Principles, Practice and New Developments
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Gebonden, 414 blz.
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Engels
Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
3e druk, 2008
ISBN13: 9783540692027
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The revised edition of this practical, hands-on book discusses the launch vehicles in use today throughout the world, and includes the latest details on advanced systems being developed, such as electric and nuclear propulsion.
The author covers the fundamentals, 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.
He provides a serious exposition of the principles and practice of rocket propulsion, from the point of view of the user who is not an engineering specialist.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783540692027
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:gebonden
Aantal pagina's:414
Uitgever:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Druk:3
Serie:Springer Praxis Books
Inhoudsopgave
History and principles of rocket propulsion.- The thermal rocket engine.- Liquid propellant rocket engines.- Solid propellant rocket motors.- Launch vehicle dynamics.- Electric propulsion.- Nuclear propulsion.- Advanced thermal rockets.- Human space flight and planetary exploration.