Pulse Mode Performance Model Computer Program Documentation and User's Guide. Volume 1
Abstract
The Pulse Mode Performance Model computer program has been developed to provide an analytical tool for accurately predicting the pulse-mode performance of attitude control rocket engines. Specifically, the principal performance parameters predicted are propellant flows, total impulse and mean specific impulse for individual pulses and for overall mission duty cycles. The pulse mode operation is applicable for pulse widths which are long enough for thrust to approach its steady-state level and for pulse rates which are not so rapid as to prevent thrust from decaying below 10 percent of its steady-state level between pulses. This volume of the Users Guide describes the computer program, its required input data, special operating instructions and output.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0771522
Entities
People
- W. D. Chadwick