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Experimental investigation of erosion rate of insulation materials using hybrid rockets
FirePhysChem, 2021 Thermal insulation is essential to protect the exposed surface from high-temperature and high heat flux situations. The selection of suitable insulation materials plays a crucial role in determining rocket performance.
Phaninder Reddy Vaka +2 more
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Challenges of Ablatively Cooled Hybrid Rockets for Satellites or Upper Stages
Aerospace, 2021 Ablative-cooled hybrid rockets could potentially combine a similar versatility of a liquid propulsion system with a much simplified architecture. These characteristics make this kind of propulsion attractive, among others, for applications such as ...
Francesco Barato
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A Computational Tool for the Design of Hybrid Rockets [PDF]
Aerotecnica Missili & Spazio, 2021 Abstract A computational tool able to perform a fast analysis of hybrid rocket engines is presented, describing briefly the mathematical and physical models used. Validation of the code is also shown: 16 different static firing tests available in the open literature are used to compare measured operational parameters such as chamber ...
Paolo Maria Zolla +2 more
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Aerospace, 2021 Hybrid rockets are considered a promising future propulsion alternative for specific applications to solid or liquid rockets. In order to raise their technology readiness level, it is important to perform predictive numerical simulations of their ...
Mario Tindaro Migliorino +2 more
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Neural Networks for Estimating Attitude, Line of Sight, and GNSS Ambiguity Through Onboard Sensor Fusion [PDF]
SensorsAccurate estimation of attitude, line of sight (LOS), and carrier-phase ambiguity is essential for the performance of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems operating under highly dynamic and uncertain conditions.
Raul de Celis, Luis Cadarso
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Characterization and manufacturing of a paraffin wax as fuel for hybrid rockets
Propulsion and Power Research, 2018 The hybrid propulsion performed with paraffin waxes exhibits most attractive capabilities compared to solid or liquid engines, e.g., throttleability and re-ignition, alongside higher regression rates compared to the conventional hydroxyl terminated ...
F. Piscitelli +4 more
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FirePhysChem, 2021 Human spaceflight, space tourism, and the launch of microsatellites are all expected to grow in the future. In fact, with the recent increase of the satellite market, almost 1000 smallsats per year are foreseen to be launched over the next decade. Hybrid
Yash Pal +4 more
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Bridging the Technology Gap: Strategies for Hybrid Rocket Engines
Aerospace, 2023 Hybrid rocket propulsion, first demonstrated by the Russian GIRD-09 rocket in 1933, combines liquid oxidizer and solid fuel for thrust generation. Despite numerous advantages, such as enhanced safety, controllability, and potential environmental benefits,
Christopher Glaser +2 more
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A short review of challenges and prospects of boron-laden solid fuels for ramjet applications
FirePhysChem, 2023 This short review article explores the advancement, challenges, and prospects of boron-laden solid fuel for ramjet. The energetic aspect of boron combustion is well known, but the complications associated with its efficient combustion persist and must be
Saugata Mandal +3 more
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FirePhysChem, 2021 This paper presents the status of developments worldwide regarding use of hybrid rocket motors for space transportation. Historical roots are presented and reasons for revisiting hybrid technology after a few decades of limited interest are examined ...
Adam Okninski +3 more
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