Advanced Space Propulsion Systems /
Space propulsion systems have a great influence on our ability to travel to other planets or how cheap a satellite can provide TV programs. This book provides an up-to-date overview of all kinds of propulsion systems ranging from classical rocket technology, nuclear propulsion to electric propulsion...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Corporate Author: | |
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Vienna :
Springer Vienna,
2003.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Propulsion Fundamentals: History; Propulsion Fundamentals; Trajectory and Orbits; Classification of Propulsion Systems
- Chemical Propulsion Systems: Thermodynamic Characterization; Chemical Propulsion Overview; Nozzle Design
- Atmospheric Flight; Advanced Propellants; Alternative Designs; Reusable Launch Vehicles
- Launch Assist Technologies: Reduction of Required Du; Advanced Drag Reduction; Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Propulsion; MHD Energy Bypass Application
- Nuclear Propulsion Systems: Overview; Fission Propulsion; Radioisotope Nuclear Rocket; Fusion Propulsion; Antimatter Propulsion
- Electric Propulsion Systems: Electrothermal; Electrostatic; Electromagnetic; Induced Spacecraft Interactions
- Micropropulsion: Chemical Propulsion; Electric Propulsion
- Propellantless Propulsion: Tethers; Propellantless Electric/Nuclear Propulsion; Photon Rocket; Beamed Energy Earth-to-Orbit Propulsion; Solar Sails; Magnetic Sails
- Breakthrough Propulsion: Current Fundamental Limitations in Propulsion; Quantum Physics, Relativity Theory, Electromagnetism and Space Propulsion; Experiments Leading to Possible Breakthroughs; When Will We Revolutionize Space Travel?
- Further Reading
- Subject Index.