Second order, nonlinear, differential equations of motion of rocket in drag-free powered flight under constant tangential thrust are solved by series expansion developed to seventh power of time which is independent variable; coefficients of each power of time are determined in terms of preceding ones, and consequently in terms of given initial conditions; truncation errors of series are estimated, and accuracy of all elements for any practical problem can be evaluated; case of constant tangential thrust acceleration is also solved.


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    Title :

    Powered flight trajectories of rockets under constant tangential thrust


    Additional title:

    J Astronautical Sciences


    Contributors:
    Zee, C.H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English