Development of propulsion for high atmospheric pressure or dense environmentsThe development of a propulsion system that employs a detonating propellant is described, and the need for such a system and its use in certain planetary atmospheres are demonstrated. A theoretical formulation of the relevant gas-dynamic processes was developed, and a related series of experimental tests were pursued.
Document ID
19730023132
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Varsi, G. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Back, L. H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Dowler, W. L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)