748 pages, 1995, McGraw-Hill
ISBN 978-0077230296

The goal of this book is to answer the question: how do we develop a reasonable preliminary design for rocket propulsion systems? The first four chapters look at the basics of rocket system design and the remaining chapters cover individual technologies. Process drives our approach and discussion. Our basic, step-by-step process defines how to design a propulsion system and our discussions address each of the steps in an organized manner. Eighteen space-industry engineers contributed to this effort. Topics include:

• Rocket fundamentals
• Space propulsion design process
• Mission analysis-applied astrodynamics and maneuver requirements
• Thermodynamics and fluid flow
• Thermochemistry-analysis of chemical combustion

A mission design case study compares and contrasts propulsion types for an orbital transfer mission This book is an invaluable reference for professionals and students involved in space technology, including engineers, designers, and managers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Space Propulsion
2. Mission Analysis
3. Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow
4. Thermochemistry
5. Liquid Rocket Propulsion Systems
6. Solid Rocket Motors
7. Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems
8. Nuclear Rocket Propulsion Systems
9. Electric Rocket Propulsion Systems
10. Mission Design Case Study
11. Advanced Propulsion Systems
    
    App. A Units And Conversion Factors
    App. B Thermochemical Data for Selected Propellants
    App. C Launch Vehicles and Staging