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Impacts of metal oxide crystalline structure on the decomposition of solid propellants under combustion heating rates

Fuel Communications
Ammonium perchlorate (AP) has been the oxidizer of choice for composite solid propellants for decades and has been the object of decomposition studies for safety monitoring.
Andrew R. Demko, Justin A. Lajoie, Alexander R. Jimenez-Thomas, David J. Ramirez, Travis R. Sippel   +4 more
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Use of Taguchi design of experiments to optimize and increase robustness of preliminary designs [PDF]

The research performed this summer includes the completion of work begun last summer in support of the Air Launched Personnel Launch System parametric study, providing support on the development of the test matrices for the plume experiments in the Plume
Carrasco, Hector R.
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Mechanical properties of HTPB propellants: Recent advances and underlying mechanisms

Energetic Materials Frontiers
Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-based composite solid propellants (CSPs) are widely used in solid rocket motors due to their excellent mechanical properties and low cost.
Wasiullah Qazi, Rui Pu, Yuan Qin, Qi-Long Yan   +3 more
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Curing Properties of HTPB-based Solid Propellants

Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers, 2022
Su-A Jeon, Jee-Hun Ahn, Hang-seok Seo, Han-Jun Kim, Eui-yong Park   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

A feasibility study for Scout polar launches from NASA Wallops Flight Center [PDF]

The feasibility of launching the Scout vehicle into a polar orbit from Wallops Flight Center is discussed. The impact of proposed flights on vehicle hardware and range safety are defined.
Myler, T. R.
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Ares V: A National Launch Asset for the 21st Century [PDF]

, 2009
NASA is designing the Ares V as the cargo launch vehicle to carry NASA's exploration plans into the 21st century. The Ares V is the heavy-lift component of NASA's dual-launch architecture that will replace the current space shuttle fleet, complete the ...
Creech, Steve, Sumrall, Phil
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Real-time visualization and numerical investigation of the dynamic compression response behaviours of single AP/HMX particles embedded in an HTPB binder

Defence Technology
An in-depth understanding of the behaviours of solid propellants under low-velocity impact loads is crucial for enhancing their safety in applications such as aerospace propulsion.
Yiming Zhang, Hanqing Xia, Kangyu Ji, Ningfei Wang, Ke Li, Sen Chen, Yi Wu   +6 more
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Hybrid Propulsion Technology Program [PDF]

Future launch systems of the United States will require improvements in booster safety, reliability, and cost. In order to increase payload capabilities, performance improvements are also desirable.
Holzman, A. L., Jensen, G. E.
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Catalyst Screening for Ammonium Nitrate Oxidizer [PDF]

, 2017
Arosio, L., Galfetti, L., Maggi, F.
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Burning Behavior of ADN-Based Propellants Loaded with Al-Mg Mechanically Activated Powders [PDF]

, 2017
Cristilli, F., DOSSI, STEFANO, Gettwert, V., Imiolek, A., MAGGI, FILIPPO, Tagliabue, C., Weiser, V.   +6 more
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