SYSTEM EFFECTS ON PROPELLANT STORABILITY AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE.

Abstract

The objective of this program is to study the influence of pertinent system design features and parameters on propellant storability and vehicle performance for a hypothetical LF2/LH2 maneuvering space propulsion system having the general features itemized in Table I and the duty cycles covered in Table II. The approach that will be taken is to (1) perform theoretical studies on each basic sub-system and use the resulting data to optimize critical parameters for the overall system; (2) design and fabricate a test apparatus for evaluating as completely as possible, in a space simulation chamber, the analytical models used and the appropriate influence coefficients for inclusion into these models; (3) evolve a test plan for utilizing this test apparatus and coordinate with RPL personnel to implement this test plan; and (4) use the test results to appropriately modify the analytical models and reoptimize the vehicle design parameters where necessary. This approach shall be implemented by a nine-phase program as summarized below. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 23, 1965
Accession Number
AD0467569

Entities

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chambers
  • Coefficients
  • Electric Propulsion
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Inclusions
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Propellants
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Simulations
  • Space Propulsion
  • Space Simulation Chambers
  • Vehicle Design

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  • Business Analytics
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster