The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of staging variables on Two-Stage-To-Orbit reusable launch vehicles, specifically, the question of what measurable factors play important roles in staging performance. Three different configurations (Rocket-Rocket, Turbojet-Rocket and Turbine Based Combined Cycle-Rocket) were considered. The software, Program to Optimize Simulated Trajectories (POST), was used to analyze these configurations. Vehicle coasting time, staging dynamic pressure and staging Mach number were all varied to determine their influence on the final payload.
Performance Study of Staging Variables on Two-Stage-to-Orbit Reusable Launch Vehicles
2005
65 pages
Report
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English
Two-Stage-To-Orbit Reusable Launch Vehicle Propulsion Performance Study
British Library Conference Proceedings | 2004
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