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Rocket Design and Construction Fundamentals
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ISBN10: 1763804658
ISBN13: 9781763804654
Publisher: After Midnight Publishing
Published: Dec 20 2024
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.76
Height: 0.94 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781763804654
Publisher: After Midnight Publishing
Published: Dec 20 2024
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.76
Height: 0.94 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
This book delves into the fascinating world of rocketry, exploring its historical milestones, fundamental principles, and the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of space exploration.
The book is structured into six parts, each meticulously covering essential aspects of rocket design, construction, and applications. Starting with the historical evolution of rockets and the principles of propulsion, it moves into the intricate details of rocket system components, types of propulsion technologies, and advanced guidance systems. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the materials, structures, and engineering practices that make modern rockets possible, alongside insights into innovative manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and automation.
The book is structured into six parts, each meticulously covering essential aspects of rocket design, construction, and applications. Starting with the historical evolution of rockets and the principles of propulsion, it moves into the intricate details of rocket system components, types of propulsion technologies, and advanced guidance systems. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the materials, structures, and engineering practices that make modern rockets possible, alongside insights into innovative manufacturing techniques like 3D printing and automation.
From translating complex designs into tangible assemblies to rigorous testing and validation, the book offers a hands-on perspective on building and launching rockets. Applications in space exploration, satellite deployment, military uses, and commercial ventures are examined in detail, highlighting the critical role rockets play in advancing humanity's reach into space.
The final sections address the future of rocketry, focusing on reusable systems, green propulsion technologies, AI-driven innovations, and next-generation propulsion concepts like nuclear and antimatter systems. Challenges such as regulatory hurdles, ethical considerations, and the competitive dynamics between nations and private entities are explored, along with the opportunities emerging in the rapidly growing space technology market.
This book is ideal for aerospace professionals, engineering students, and space enthusiasts who want a guide to the science and engineering behind rockets. It serves as both an educational resource and an inspirational roadmap for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of rocketry and its pivotal role in space exploration. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a researcher, or a space enthusiast, Rocket Design and Construction Fundamentals offers the knowledge and insights needed to grasp the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field.
The final sections address the future of rocketry, focusing on reusable systems, green propulsion technologies, AI-driven innovations, and next-generation propulsion concepts like nuclear and antimatter systems. Challenges such as regulatory hurdles, ethical considerations, and the competitive dynamics between nations and private entities are explored, along with the opportunities emerging in the rapidly growing space technology market.
This book is ideal for aerospace professionals, engineering students, and space enthusiasts who want a guide to the science and engineering behind rockets. It serves as both an educational resource and an inspirational roadmap for anyone looking to understand the intricacies of rocketry and its pivotal role in space exploration. Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a researcher, or a space enthusiast, Rocket Design and Construction Fundamentals offers the knowledge and insights needed to grasp the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field.
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