Aerospace Engineering

Introduction

Motion in Space

Rotational Frame of Reference and Orbital Velocities

Velocity Requirements

Theory of Rocket Propulsion

Rocket Equation and Staging of Rockets

Review of Rocket Principles: Propulsion Efficiency

Examples Illustrating Theory of Rocket Propulsion and Introduction to Nozzles

Theory of Nozzles

Nozzles Shapes

Characteristic Velocity and Thrust Coefficient

Divergence Loss in Conical Nozzles and the Bell Nozzle :

Unconventional Nozzles and Problems in Nozzles

Criterion for Choice of Chemical Propellants

Choice of Fuel-Rich Propellants

Performance Prediction Analysis

Shifting Equilibrium and Frozen Flow in Nozzles

Factors Influencing Choice of Chemical Propellants

Introduction to Solid Propellant Rockets

Solid Rockets – Propellants