Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles, Second Edition (Aiaa Education)

Name: Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles, Second Edition (Aiaa Education)
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Book Synopsis: The second edition of Summerfield Book Award winner Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles is a comprehensive treatment of important concepts and applications. It provides enhanced understanding and exposure to practical aspects of design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing. The subject is mature, but the applications are changing and a new generation of engineers and designers are joining the aerospace industry. It is primarily intended for readers with at least a 3rd-year level knowledge of aerospace engineering, mathematics, and physics. But because it contains many applications and step-by-step illustrated examples along with photographs or line drawings of actual hardware, it will also be of interest to practicing engineers, technical managers, and others who are interested in how rockets work in either the big picture sense, or in areas outside one's specialty. Readers of this book will understand “why things are done this way.” This second edition features numerous updates throughout and new material on: current launch vehicle developments including SLS, Starship-Superheavy, Electron, Neutron, LauncherOne, Astra, Alpha, Vulcan, Ariane. Discussion of hybrid and quasi-hybrid rockets, including new combustion cycles. A complete set of equations to allow the calculation of payload mass, propellant mass, structure mass, inert mass, and liftoff mass knowing specific impulse and structural ratio. Information on carrying multiple payloads: ridesharing, piggybacking. New sections on recovery and reuse, including the physics, energy, and mass required to recover payload fairings, 1st steps, and upper steps. A table of recovery options including advantages & disadvantages and a simple cost analysis of vehicle reuse.

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Upgrade your knowledge and expertise in aerospace engineering with the second edition of the Summerfield Book Award winner: Design of Rockets and Space Launch Vehicles. This comprehensive book is a treasure trove of practical applications, providing you with a deeper understanding of design, engineering, manufacturing, and testing in the aerospace industry.

Whether you're a seasoned engineer or a fresh graduate joining the industry, this book is a must-have in your collection. Packed with step-by-step illustrated examples and real-life photographs, it takes you on an exciting journey into the world of rockets and spacecraft. Gain a big picture understanding of how various launch vehicles, such as SLS, Starship-Superheavy, Electron, and Vulcan, work and evolve in today's changing landscape.

With its rich content and numerous updates throughout, this edition goes beyond theory to practical applications. Dive into the exciting topics of hybrid and quasi-hybrid rockets and explore new combustion cycles. Equipped with a complete set of equations, you'll be able to calculate crucial factors like payload mass, propellant mass, and liftoff mass, bolstering your engineering skills to new heights.

Don't miss the invaluable insights on carrying multiple payloads, recovery and reuse options, and the physics behind them. Discover the energy and mass required for payload fairing recovery, as well as the cost advantages of vehicle reuse. From technical managers to engineers from different disciplines, this book will broaden your horizons, allowing you to appreciate the intricacies of aerospace technology beyond your own specialty.

Take your aerospace engineering knowledge to the next level and uncover the secrets of rocket design and space launch vehicles. Click here to learn more about this invaluable resource today!

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