Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion
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Book Overview Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion provides an understanding of the physical principles underlying the design and operation of nucle...
Principles of Nuclear Rocket Propulsion provides an understanding of the physical principles underlying the design and operation of nuclear fission-based rocket engines. While there are numerous texts available describing rocket engine theory and nuclear reactor theory, this is the first book available describing the integration of the two subject areas. Most of the book's emphasis is primarily on nuclear thermal rocket engines, wherein the energy of a nuclear reactor is used to heat a propellant to high temperatures and then expel it through a nozzle to produce thrust. Other concepts are also touched upon such as a section devoted to the nuclear pulse rocket concept wherein the force of externally detonated nuclear explosions is used to accelerate a spacecraft.
Future crewed space missions beyond low earth orbit will almost certainly require propulsion systems with performance levels exceeding that of today's best chemical engines. A likely candidate for that propulsion system is the solid core Nuclear Thermal Rocket or NTR. Solid core NTR engines are expected to have performance levels which significantly exceed that achievable by any currently conceivable chemical engine. The challenge is in the engineering details of the design which includes not only the thermal, fluid, and mechanical aspects always present in chemical rocket engine development, but also nuclear interactions and some unique materials restrictions.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 344 | Language: English | Publisher: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN | ISBN: 0128044748
FormatPaperback
Pages344
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0128044748
EAN9780128044742
PublisherBUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
Publication Date1970-01-01
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.31 Pounds
Length9.25 Inches
Width7.5 Inches
Height0.72 Inches
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