Rocket Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) Propulsion Technology Workshop. Volume 1: Executive summary [PDF]
The goal of the Rocket-Based Combined Cycle (RBCC) Propulsion Technology Workshop was to assess the RBCC propulsion system's viability for Earth-to-Orbit (ETO) transportation systems.
Chojnacki, Kent T.
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Advanced onboard propulsion benefits and status [PDF]
Future commercial space systems may include geosynchronous-orbit communication satellites; Earth-observing satellites in polar, sun-synchronous orbits; and tended low-earth-orbit platforms.
Byers, David C.
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Heat transfer in aerospace propulsion [PDF]
Presented is an overview of heat transfer related research in support of aerospace propulsion, particularly as seen from the perspective of the NASA Lewis Research Center.
Gladden, Herbert J. +2 more
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Integrated propulsion for near-Earth space missions. Volume 1: Executive summary [PDF]
Tradeoffs between electric propulsion system mass ratio and transfer time from LEO to GEO were conducted parametrically for various thruster efficiency, specific impulse, and other propulsion parameters.
Dailey, C. L. +3 more
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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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NASA/DOE/DOD nuclear propulsion technology planning: Summary of FY 1991 interagency panel results [PDF]
Interagency (NASA/DOE/DOD) technical panels worked in 1991 to evaluate critical nuclear propulsion issues, compare nuclear propulsion concepts for a manned Mars mission on a consistent basis, and to continue planning a technology development project for ...
Bhattacharryya, Samit K. +5 more
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Underwater radiated noise characteristics: A comparative study of immersed and traditional waterjet propulsion systems. [PDF]
Sci ProgLiu T +5 more
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Leidenfrost propulsion on symmetric textured surfaces via spontaneous symmetry breaking. [PDF]
Sci AdvShi S, Ma C, Hardt S, Lv C.
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Field resonance propulsion concept [PDF]
A propulsion concept was developed based on a proposed resonance between coherent, pulsed electromagnetic wave forms, and gravitational wave forms (or space-time metrics).
Holt, A. C.
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A Piecewise Linear State Variable Technique for Real Time Propulsion System Simulation [PDF]
The emphasis on increased aircraft and propulsion control system integration and piloted simulation has created a need for higher fidelity real time dynamic propulsion models. A real time propulsion system modeling technique which satisfies this need and
Mihaloew, J. R., Roth, S. P.
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