Ascent trajectory optimisation for a single-stage-to-orbit vehicle with hybrid propulsion [PDF]
, 2012 This paper addresses the design of ascent trajectories for a hybrid-engine, high performance, unmanned, single-stage-to-orbit vehicle for payload deployment into low Earth orbit. A hybrid optimisation technique that couples a population-based, stochastic
Brown, Richard +4 more
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HYBRID ROCKET ENGINE TEST FACILITY DESIGN
Havacılık ve Uzay Teknolojileri Dergisi, 2016 Hybrid rocket engines is relatively less researched subject of chemical rockets. Using fuel and oxidizer in different phases hybrids are safe and cheap. Yet, they are not generating enogh thrust to deliver heavy payloads to edge of space.
Ali Emre Samur +2 more
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Next generation earth-to-orbit space transportation systems: Unmanned vehicles and liquid/hybrid boosters [PDF]
The United States civil space effort when viewed from a launch vehicle perspective tends to categorize into pre-Shuttle and Shuttle eras. The pre-Shuttle era consisted of expendable launch vehicles where a broad set of capabilities were matured in a ...
Hueter, Uwe
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Experimental Investigation on a Throttleable Pintle-Centrifugal Injector
Applied SciencesThis paper presents the design and experimental evaluation of a throttleable pintle-centrifugal injector system tailored for hybrid rocket engines, aimed at improving combustion efficiency and enabling precise throttling control.
Tianwen Li +3 more
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A theoretical study on throttle ranges of O/F controllable hybrid rocket propulsion systems
Journal of Fluid Science and Technology, 2018 The characteristics of several O/F control methods for hybrid rocket propulsion have been discussed and theoretically analyzed from the physical properties of propellants and fuel regression behavior.
Kohei OZAWA, Toru SHIMADA
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Design issues for lunar in situ aluminum/oxygen propellant rocket engines [PDF]
Design issues for lunar ascent and lunar descent rocket engines fueled by aluminum/oxygen propellant produced in situ at the lunar surface were evaluated.
Meyer, Michael L.
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Status Update Report for the Peregrine 100km Sounding Rocket Project [PDF]
, 2008 The Peregrine Sounding Rocket Program is a joint basic research program of NASA Ames Research Center, NASA Wallops, Stanford University and the Space Propulsion Group, Inc. (SPG). The goal is to determine the applicability of liquifying hybrid technology
Cantwell, Brian +7 more
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From Earth to Orbit: An assessment of transportation options [PDF]
The report assesses the requirements, benefits, technological feasibility, and roles of Earth-to-Orbit transportation systems and options that could be developed in support of future national space programs.
Blond, Edmund +9 more
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Innovative Methods to Enhance the Combustion Properties of Solid Fuels for Hybrid Rocket Propulsion
Aerospace, 2019 The low regression rates for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-based solid fuels and poor mechanical properties for the alternative paraffin-based liquefying fuels make today hybrid rocket engines far from the outstanding accomplishments of solid ...
Suhang Chen +6 more
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A Unique Hybrid Propulsion System Design for Large Space Boosters [PDF]
A study was made of the application of hybrid rocket propulsion technology to large space boosters. Safety, reliability, cost, and performance comprised the evaluation criteria, in order of relative importance, for this study.
Rodgers, Frederick C.
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