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Rocket Propulsion Elements
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768 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 1962
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August 19, 2018
This is a must read for all aspiring engineers who want to work on building launch vehicles. Depending on your background, this book along with few others would give you enough technical knowledge to start off your career in the booming private space industry.
September 19, 2008
A must have on the desk of any propulsion engineer...
December 10, 2021
I haven't read this cover-to-cover because most of its contents were already covered in my propulsion course; however, it has been an infinitely valuable resource for my project. It contains an abundance of real-life data and examples, as well as in-depth explanations of how and why you should consider a variety of phenomena when building a rocket motor, be it a SRM, a LRE or hybrid.
If you're an engineering student who is taking a rocket propulsion course, by all means, you can rely on this book (and maybe the Humble for LREs). It isn't enough for professional work, but it's an excellent learning tool.
If you're an engineering student who is taking a rocket propulsion course, by all means, you can rely on this book (and maybe the Humble for LREs). It isn't enough for professional work, but it's an excellent learning tool.
October 5, 2024
The bible of rocket science, whenever I need information about any form of engine this book will have it. I use it as more of a reference book - so haven't actually read the whole thing (probably about half), but the depth is really appreciated.
July 31, 2018
Feels a bit dated, however nice introduction to rocket propulsion. Skipped the chapter on solid propellents.
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November 15, 2024December 30, 2024
Enjoyable and exciting.
Very, very broad in scope, thereby scarce in detail.
Very, very broad in scope, thereby scarce in detail.
May 12, 2013
Goodness. Heavy going- this is at least a first year university course... and I promised to give it back in 4 weeks.
and
4 week later... I have only fully read to page 225 out of about 600. Read the interesting bits out of the second half but largely ignored solids and electrics. Haven't grasped the formulas so could not yet design a booster/ propulsion system.
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4 week later... I have only fully read to page 225 out of about 600. Read the interesting bits out of the second half but largely ignored solids and electrics. Haven't grasped the formulas so could not yet design a booster/ propulsion system.
July 7, 2021
just interesting topics
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