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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering

Travis S Taylor author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:7th Jul '17

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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.

"This book is an excellent reference for the rocket enthusiast and for anyone interested in participating in any kind of rocket competition. It is a very useful complement to the library of anyone teaching a rocket class."
Riccardo Bonazza, University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA

ISBN: 9781498772327

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 822g

352 pages

2nd edition