Progress in propulsion physics. Vol. 1

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Eucass book series

Advances in aerospace sciences

The book contains 44 revised and edited papers addressing various issues of propulsion physics written by world-known experts. The papers include critical analyses of previous studies and controversial aspects of novel propulsion concepts, new theoretical and experimental results and findings as well as numerous references to archival publications worldwide. The book is organized in 8 chapters : (1) Solid Rocket Propulsion ; (2) Liquid and Gelled Rocket Propulsion ; (3) Fluid/Structure Interactions in Space/Launch Vehicles ; (4) Pulsed/Continuous Detonation Propulsion ; (5) Electric Propulsion for Spacecrafts ; (6) Airbreathing, Turbomachinery, and LAPCAT ; (7) Ceramic Matrix Composites for Aerospace Applications ; and (8) Engine Health Monitoring. The book was prepared as a reference for research scientists and practicing engineers in the field of aerospace propulsion.