Space Propulsion begins with a review of rocket propulsion fundamentals. The course then proceeds into advanced propulsion concepts, ranging from chemical to electrical engines. Propulsion system selection criteria and mission analysis are introduced. The bulk of the semester is devoted to the physics and engineering of various engine classes, including electrothermal, electrostatic and electro-magnetic. Specific topics include arcjets, ion engines, Hall thrusters and colloid thrusters.
16.522 Space Propulsion, Spring 2004.
Space Propulsion
2004
Miscellaneous
Electronic Resource
English
solid propellant , hall thrusters , hydrazine , rocket propulsion , ion engines , colloid thrusters , monopropellant thrusters , propulsion , electromagnetic plasma acceleration , spacecraft propulsion requirements , pulsed plasma thrusters , Space vehicles--Electric propulsion systems , space mission analysis , bipropellants , arcjets , space propulsion , FEEP thrusters
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