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Advanced Propulsion Research Interest in Materials for PropulsionThis viewgraph presentation provides an overview of material science and technology in the area of propulsion energetics. The authors note that conventional propulsion systems are near peak performance and further refinements in manufacturing, engineering design and materials will only provide incremental increases in performance. Energetic propulsion technologies could potential solve the problems of energy storage density and energy-to-thrust conversion efficiency. Topics considered include: the limits of thermal propulsion systems, the need for energetic propulsion research, emerging energetic propulsion technologies, materials research needed for advanced propulsion, and potential research opportunities.
Document ID
20030062158
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Cole, John
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Materials Science for Advanced Space Propulsion Workshop
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: May 15, 2003
End Date: May 16, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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