The calculation of the thrust of a rocket motor

Traditionally the thrust of a rocket motor is calculated by first calculating the thrust coefficient and then multiplying it by the product of the throat area and pressure. The thrust coefficient is calculated using a standard gas dynamics equation. This equation assumes that the combustion products...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: J. H. Knoetze
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: South African Journal of Science and Technology 1993-07-01
Series:South African Journal of Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.satnt.ac.za/index.php/satnt/article/view/565