16.522 Space Propulsion, Spring 2004

16.522 Space Propulsion, Spring 2004

Space Propulsion begins with a review of rocket propulsion fundamentals. The course then proceeds into advanced propulsion concepts, ranging from chemical to electrical engines. Propulsion system selection criteria and mission analysis are introduced. The bulk of the semester is devoted to the physi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Martinez-Sanchez, Manuel
Language:en-US
Published: 2004
Subjects:
space propulsion
rocket propulsion
spacecraft propulsion requirements
propulsion
space mission analysis
hydrazine
monopropellant thrusters
bipropellants
solid propellant
arcjets
ion engines
hall thrusters
electromagnetic plasma acceleration
pulsed plasma thrusters
colloid thrusters
FEEP thrusters
Space vehicles > Electric propulsion systems
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/100855

Internet

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/100855

Similar Items