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http://dx.doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2012.16.3.041

Optimal Conditions for Maximizing Altitude of Sounding Rocket  

Lee, Sang-Hyeon (울산대학교 기계공학부 항공우주공학전공)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers / v.16, no.3, 2012 , pp. 41-48 More about this Journal
Abstract
A study to determine the optimal jet conditions for maximizing altitude of the sounding rocket is conducted. The behavior of a simplified one-dimensional momentum equation including aerodynamic drag is investigated. The case where an analytic solution exists and the case where the mass flow rate is constant are calculated. The solutions are compared with numerical solutions. It is shown that there are the optimal jet conditions for maximizing altitude of a sounding rocket and the optimal condition is a function of the rocket mass ratio.
Keywords
Sounding Rocket; Optimal Jet Condition; Rocket Mass Ratio;
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