Introduction to Rocket Propulsion for Astronautics

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-86140-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, 339 Seiten, Format (B × H): 173 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 791 g

Reihe: Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology

This book discusses the basic principles, performance, and technologies unique to the propulsion systems that power space vehicles. It is intended as a stimulating and accessible way in to the subject, aiming for a clear understanding of basic principles, providing a description of propulsion key physical mechanisms, and emphasizing the current state of technologies for the different applications such as launch vehicles, and space probes. The seven chapters comprise the wide scope of space rocket propulsion, filtered to highlight the main ideas without sacrificing the most important results.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Musielak, Dora

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energietechnik & Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Technische Thermodynamik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to Rocket Propulsion and Astronautics.- Rocket Propulsion Fundamentals.- From Earth to Orbit and Spaceflight Maneuvering.- Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines.- Solid Propellant Rocket Propulsion.

Über Autor(innen)

Professor Dr. Dora Musielak is a rocket propulsion scientist engaged in research related to plasma rockets and antimatter propulsion.  She has published several books, including  (2022). Wiley Aeronautic and Aerospace Engineering book series.