Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering

Download or read book Introduction to Rocket Science and Engineering written by Travis S. Taylor and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.