Weight Prediction Method for Space Tug.

Abstract

This study presents formulas to predict the dry weights of an efficient space tug, for both storable and cryogenic propellants, as a function of propellant weight, engine thrust, and number of engines. An efficient vehicle, as used here, is the one with the lowest dry weight, which is equivalent to the highest mass fraction.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006987

Entities

People

  • Gerald Corning

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cryogenic Propellants
  • Energetic Materials
  • Liquid Propellants
  • Liquid Rocket Propellants
  • Materials
  • Payload
  • Propellants
  • Space Tugs
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Rocket Propulsion.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster