Propellant Technologies: A Persuasive Wave
Bryan A Palaszewski
NASA Lewis Research Center
Propellant Technologies: A Persuasive Wave
Introduction
The World and the Future
Why Propellant Technologies ?
The Technologies
Why Monopropellants ?
Monopropellant Benefits
Propellant and Engine Testing
Propulsion System Implications
Alternative Hydrocarbons
Alternative Hydrocarbons:
Gelled Hydrogen
SSTO with Gelled Propellants
Metallized Gelled Propulsion
Why Gelled Propellants ?
Metallized Gelled Propellants:
O2/RP-1/Al Liquid Rocket Booster
High Energy Density Propellants: Vision
Advanced Space Transportation Program
High Energy Density Propellants:
Conclusions
Return to Fuels
and Space Propellants page