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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition

Book information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2017
ISBN
9781498772334, 1498772331, 9781315120959, 131512095X, 9781498772341, 149877234X, 9781498772358, 1498772358, 9781523113880, 152311388X, 9781498772327
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
76 MB (80099179 bytes)
Edition
Second edition
Pages
352\352
Time added
2018-08-19 10:10:41

Description

Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry. Content: What Are Rockets? Why Are Rockets Needed? How Do Rockets Work? How Do Rocket Engines Work? Are All Rockets the Same? How Do We Test Rockets? Are We Thinking Like Rocket Scientists and Engineers? Suggested Reading for Rocket Scientists and Engineers. Index.

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