Atmospheric Effects of Chemical Rocket Propulsion

Abstract

This draft report is a summary of an AIAA workshop which identified and quantified the key environmental issues that relate to the effects on the atmosphere of rocket testing and use. Research detailed in this paper includes improving atmospheric modeling, data gathering, and methods for monitoring environmental changes. Also summarized in the paper is what is known about rocket propulsion testing and recommended plans to address and resolve some of the key issues. Areas looked at include stratospheric ozone depletion, acid rain, toxicity, air quality and global warming.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADB191722

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Astronautics
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Liquids
  • Magnesium Compounds
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster