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BASICS OF SPACE FLIGHT |
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BASICS OF SPACE FLIGHT |
In this page we classify and describe the types of chemical propellants typically used in rocketry. Included are tables listing the properties of the most frequently used fuels and oxidizers.
In this page we describe how a rocket works by introducing and explaining the physics of rocket propulsion. We will explain how a rocket engine accelerates the hot gases generated by the combustion of propellant to produce thrust. Engine types and thrust chamber design equations are presented. As we introduce the necessary formulae, example problems are provided to demonstrate their use.
In this page we define an orbit and describe the various types. We will then introduce Newton's laws of motion and Universal Gravitation and explain how they apply to the motions of planets and satellites. We will examine how the Earth, Moon, Sun, and atmosphere affects a satellite's orbit. We then conclude with a discussion of some common orbital maneuvers and maintenance. Along the way we will introduce many basic formulae and provide example problems illustrating their application.
Appendices
The following are the appendices referenced in Parts I, II and III above.