Operationally Efficient Propulsion System Study (OEPSS) data book. Volume 4: OEPSS design concepts [PDF]
This study was initiated to identify operations problems and cost drivers for current propulsion systems and to identify technology and design approaches to increase the operational efficiency and reduce operations costs for future propulsion systems. To
Farhangi, Shahram +2 more
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Orbital Maneuvering system design evolution [PDF]
, 1985 Preliminary design considerations and changes made in the baseline space shuttle orbital maneuvering system (OMS) to reduce cost and weight are detailed.
Gibson, C., Humphries, C.
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A Reliable Method for Predicting the Specific Impulse of Chemical Propellants
Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2018 The specific impulse (Isp) is an important performance parameter that describes energy efficiency of propellant combustion and is intimately related to the rocket engine thrust.
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Space Chemical Propulsion Test Facilities at NASA Lewis Research Center [PDF]
The NASA Lewis Research Center, located in Cleveland, Ohio, has a number of space chemical propulsion test facilities which constitute a significant national space testing resource.
Calfo, Frederick D., Urasek, Donald C.
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Radiation analysis of various vehicle and payload configurations for the reusable nuclear shuttle [PDF]
, 1972 Radiation analyses were performed and shielding weight requirements were estimated for various candidate vehicle and payload configurations for use with the reusable nuclear shuttle. The analyses included both point kernel and Monte Carlo approaches. The
Preeg, W. E.
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Study on Rheological Properties and Pouring Process of Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) Propellants. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 Wang H, Ji Y, Jiang X, Li Z.
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The hard start phenomena in hypergolic engines. Volume 1: Bibliography [PDF]
A bibliography of reports pertaining to the hard start phenomenon in attitude control rocket engines on Apollo spacecraft is presented. Some of the subjects discussed are; (1) combustion of hydrazine, (2) one dimensional theory of liquid fuel rocket ...
Miron, Y., Perlee, H. E.
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Photographic investigation of propellant stream behavior in a firing rocket engine, volume I Technical summary report, 1 Aug. 1964 - 28 Feb. 1966 [PDF]
Photographic study to obtain injection and combustion patterns of F-1 rocket engine injector ...
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AN OPTIMIZED HYBRID ROCKET MOTOR FOR THE SARA PLATFORM REENTRY SYSTEM DOI 10.5028/jatm.2012.04032312
Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2012 This paper has described a system design process, based on a multidisciplinary optimization technique, of a conceptual optimized hybrid propellant rocket motor. The proposed engine could be a technological option for the reentry maneuvering system of the
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Space shuttle system program definition. Volume 1: Executive summary [PDF]
A study for the selection of a low cost shuttle system for design and development was conducted. The objective of the final study was to examine and penetrate the major technical and cost issues affecting the choice of the following: (1) liquid ...
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