The Performance of Jet Propelled Space Vehicles

Author: Fischer, Charles Fink

Year: 1941

Degree: Engineer's thesis

Advisor: Millikan, Clark Blanchard

Committee Member: Unknown, Unknown

Option: Aeronautics

DOI: 10.7907/HFY8-KW92

Abstract

This thesis presents an investigation of the steady state performance of space vehicles partially propelled by jets, the acceleration period required to reach the steady state, the use of jets for the assisted take off of flying boats, and the general economic aspects of jet propulsion applied to aircraft.

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