Introduction to rocket science and engineering /

Presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, Travis S. (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2017]
Edition:Second edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.
Item Description:Previous edition issued in print: 2009.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxi, 319 pages ) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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