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Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering, Second Edition, presents the history and basics of rocket science, and examines design, experimentation, testing, and applications. Exploring how rockets work, the book covers the concepts of thrust, momentum, impulse, and the rocket equation, along with the rocket engine, its components, and the physics involved in the generation of the propulsive force. The text also presents several different types of rocket engines and discusses the testing of rocket components, subsystems, systems, and complete products. The final chapter stresses the importance for rocket scientists and engineers to creatively deal with the complexities of rocketry.Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781498772327
eBay Product ID (ePID)228872577
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameIntroduction to Rocket Science and Engineering
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEngineering & Technology
Publication Year2017
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMechanical Engineering
AuthorTravis S. Taylor
Dimensions
Item Height254 mm
Item Weight816 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorTravis S. Taylor