The Influence of Nozzle Design on the Flight Performance of Rocket Vehicles, with an Analysis of the Results of Jet Separation

Author: Swan, Walter Charles

Year: 1948

Degree: Engineer's thesis

Advisor: Summerfield, Martin

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Mechanical Engineering

DOI: 10.7907/1T89-B949

Abstract

The object of this study was to investigate those parameters which affect the overall performance of a sounding rocket. The index of performance is the maximum summit altitude attained when neglecting separation in a nozzle operated under overexpanded conditions. Secondly, a theoretical analysis was made of the effect of jet separation on nozzle performance.

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