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Hybrid propulsion technology program: phase 1, volume 2
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Wiley, D. R. Schuler, A. L. |
| Copyright Year | 1989 |
| Description | The program objectives of developing hybrid propulsion technology (HPT) to enable its application for manned and unmanned high thrust, high performance space launch vehicles are examined. The studies indicate that the hybrid propulsion (HP) is very attractive, especially when applied to large boosters for programs such as the Advanced Launch System (ALS) and the second generation Space Shuttle. Some of the advantages of HP are identified. Space launch vehicles using HP are less costly than those flying today because their propellant and insulation costs are much less and there are fewer operational restraints due to reduced safety requirements. Boosters using HP have safety features that are highly desirable, particularly for manned flights. HP systems will have a clean exhaust and high performance. Boosters using HP readily integrate with launch vehicles and their launch operations, because they are very compact for the amount of energy contained. Hybrid propulsion will increase the probability of mission success. In order to properly develop the technologies of HP, preliminary HP concepts are evaluated. System analyses and trade studies were performed to identify technologies applicable to HP. |
| File Size | 4399353 |
| Page Count | 81 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19910000799 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t2t48kz37 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1989-11-20 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Propulsion And Power Launch Vehicles Propulsion System Performance Space Shuttles Cost Reduction Propulsive Efficiency Advanced Launch System Sts Hybrid Propulsion High Thrust Spacecraft Launching Propulsion System Configurations Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
