Optimum weight distribution for rockets having different specific impulses and structural factors in each stage is derived; minimization of gross weight for given required burnout velocity and payload is criterion of optimization used; method suggested for including in first approximation, effects of gravity, drag and turn.


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    Title :

    On optimization of multistage rockets


    Additional title:

    Jet Propulsion


    Contributors:
    Hall, H.H. (author) / Zambelli, E.D. (author)

    Published in:

    Jet Propulsion ; 28 , n 7


    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English








    Cost and weight optimization for multistage rockets

    Gray, J.S. / Alexander, R.V. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1965