This viewgraph presentation provides an overview of material science and technology in the area of propulsion energetics. The authors note that conventional propulsion systems are near peak performance and further refinements in manufacturing, engineering design and materials will only provide incremental increases in performance. Energetic propulsion technologies could potential solve the problems of energy storage density and energy-to-thrust conversion efficiency. Topics considered include: the limits of thermal propulsion systems, the need for energetic propulsion research, emerging energetic propulsion technologies, materials research needed for advanced propulsion, and potential research opportunities.
Advanced Propulsion Research Interest in Materials for Propulsion
Materials Science for Advanced Space Propulsion Workshop ; 2003 ; Huntsville, AL, United States
01.01.2003
Preprint
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Englisch
Advanced Materials for Electric Propulsion
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