Advanced Propulsion Lecture

Lecture Notes on Propulsion

This note covers introduction to spacecraft Propulsion, Basic propulsion equations, Spacecraft propulsion systems survey and spacecraft propulsion system selection.

Author(s): Adriatic Aerospace Association

125 Pages

Aerospace Propulsion IARE

Propulsion (Lat. pro-pellere, push forward) is making a body to move (against natural forces), i.e. fighting against the natural tendency of relative-motion to decay. Motion is relative to an environment. Sometimes, propulsion is identified with thrust, the force pushing a body to move against natural forces, and one might say that propulsion is thrust (but thrust not necessary implies motion, as when pushing against a wall; on the other hand, propulsion implies thrust).This PDF covers the following topics related to Propulsion : Air-breathing Engines, Inlets and Combustion Chambers, Nozzles, Compressors, Turbines.

Author(s): Dr. Maruthupandiyan, Associate Professor, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering

130 Pages

Space Propulsion

This note covers the fundamentals of rocket propulsion and discusses advanced concepts in space propulsion ranging from chemical to electrical engines. Topics covered include advanced mission analysis, physics and engineering of microthrusters, solid propellant rockets, electrothermal, electrostatic, and electromagnetic schemes for accelerating propellants.

Author(s): Prof. Manuel Martinez-Sanchez and Prof. Paulo Lozano

NA Pages

Jet Aircraft Propulsion

This note explains the following topics:Introduction to Aircraft Jet Propulsion, Jet Engine Cycles : Thermodynamic Analysis of real cycles, Compressors and Turbines, Combustion Systems, Intakes and Propelling Nozzles, Aircraft Engine Installed Performance, Sizing and Matching, Ramjets, Scramjets and Pulsejets.

Author(s): Prof. Bhaskar Roy and Prof. A M Pradeep

NA Pages