Simple case of field free space is considered and nature of specific energy and power limitations, their effect upon relation between payload "cost" and desired mission; results illustrate problems involved and serve as guide for real problems of flight in gravitational field; it is shown that nature of mission and characteristics of propulsion plant determine values for mass ratio and exhaust velocity which lead to maximum payload.


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    Title :

    Payload capabilities of ion propulsion rocket systems


    Additional title:

    J Astronautical Sciences


    Contributors:
    Fox, R.H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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