Rocket Propulsion Technology
Abstract
This project develops rocket propulsion technologies for space access, space maneuver, missiles, the sustainment of strategic systems (including solid boost/missile propulsion, post boost control, aging and surveillance efforts), and tactical missiles. Analytical and experimental areas of emphasis are propellants, propellant management, combustion, rocket material applications, Technology for Sustainment of Strategic Systems (TSSS), and novel space propulsion concepts. Technologies of interest will improve reliability, performance, survivability, affordability, and environmental compatibility of these systems. Technologies are developed to reduce the weight and cost of components using new materials and improved designs and manufacturing techniques. All efforts in this project contribute to the Technology for the Sustainment of Strategic Systems (TSSS) program and the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology (IHPRPT) program, a joint Department of Defense, NASA, and industry effort to focus rocket propulsion technology on national needs. Technologies developed under this program enable capabilities of interest to both the Department of Defense and the NASA. Efforts include modeling and simulation, proof of concept tests of critical components, advanced component development, and ground-based tests. Aging and surveillance efforts could reduce lifetime prediction uncertainties for individual motors by 50 percent, enabling motor replacement for cause.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 624847_0602203F_2_3600_PB_2011
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