Abstract Hybrid rocket motors tend generally to be simple from a mechanical point of view but difficult to optimize because of their complex and still not well understood cross-coupled physics. This paper addresses the previous issue presenting the integrated approach established at University of Padua to develop hybrid rocket based systems. The methodology tightly combines together system analysis and design, numerical modeling from elementary to sophisticated CFD, and experimental testing done with incremental philosophy. As an example of the approach, the paper presents the experience done in the successful development of a hybrid rocket booster designed for rocket assisted take off operations. It is thought that following the proposed approach and selecting carefully the most promising applications it is possible to finally exploit the major advantages of hybrid rocket motors as safety, simplicity, low cost and reliability.

    Highlights Complex issues hindering hybrid rocket motors development and use are presented. An integrated approach to design and develop hybrid rocket systems is proposed. The methodology always considers system analysis and design. The methodology combines numerical modeling and experimental testing. The successful application of the methodology to a hybrid booster is presented.


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    Titel :

    Integrated approach for hybrid rocket technology development


    Beteiligte:

    Erschienen in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 128 ; 257-261


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2016-07-14


    Format / Umfang :

    5 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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