Variational problem of most efficient utilization of fuel considered for case of rocket with separate fuel and energy sources operating in field free space; it is found that exhaust velocity should be low (but not zero) initially and should rise, during powered flight, in manner described; this solution leads to propulsion efficiency; some properties of variational solution discussed.


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    Title :

    Optimum exhaust velocity programming and propulsion efficiency


    Additional title:

    J Astronautical Sciences


    Contributors:
    Fox, R. (author)


    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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