Frontiers of Propulsion Science

Frontiers of Propulsion Science
Author: Marc G. Millis,Eric W. Davis
Publsiher: AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Total Pages: 786
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: STANFORD:36105210635152

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Frontiers of Propulsion Science is the first-ever compilation of emerging science relevant to such notions as space drives, warp drives, gravity control, and faster-than-light travel - the kind of breakthroughs that would revolutionize spaceflight and enable human voyages to other star systems. Although these concepts might sound like science fiction, they are appearing in growing numbers in reputable scientific journals. This is a nascent field where a variety of concepts and issues are being explored in the scientific literature, beginning in about the early 1990s. The collective status is still in step 1 and 2 of the scientific method, with initial observations being made and initial hypotheses being formulated, but a small number of approaches are already at step 4, with experiments underway. This emerging science, combined with the realization that rockets are fundamentally inadequate for interstellar exploration, led NASA to support the Breakthrough Propulsion Physics Project from 1996 through 2002.""Frontiers of Propulsion Science"" covers that project as well as other related work, so as to provide managers, scientists, engineers, and graduate students with enough starting material that they can comprehend the status of this research and decide if and how to pursue it in more depth themselves. Five major sections are included in the book: Understanding the Problem lays the groundwork for the technical details to follow; Propulsion Without Rockets discusses space drives and gravity control, both in general terms and with specific examples; Faster-Than-Light Travel starts with a review of the known relativistic limits, followed by the faster-than-light implications from both general relativity and quantum physics; Energy Considerations deals with spacecraft power systems and summarizes the limits of technology based on accrued science; and, From This Point Forward offers suggestions for how to manage and conduct research on such visionary topics.

New Frontiers in Space Propulsion

New Frontiers in Space Propulsion
Author: Takaaki Musha
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2015
Genre: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
ISBN: 1634828453

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As we know, reaching the outer rim of the solar system in a relatively short period of time is impossible utilizing existing rocket technology. Radically ventured theories such as quantum vacuum propulsion must emerge if we have any desire to truly explore the far reaches of space. New concepts must be explored that may someday enable manned interplanetary and interstellar travel. With this in mind, it is imperative for scientists to study and create new forms of space trajectory to achieve this goal. New propulsion physics for such means may or may not be discovered in the future. In this book, the science behind ideal methods of space propulsion (such as warp drive and gravity-control) are examined to show connections between known facts, anomalies and visions concerning this study. This term is known as "frontier physics"; scientists presently use accepted physical paradigms to speculate and hypothesize forms of physics that will aid in future developments. In this case, that development is advanced methods of space propulsion.Throughout this book, eminent researches discuss an overview of new propulsion systems which cannot be achieved by the conventional propulsion systems. Some methods that surpass modern study which would aid in the development of advanced space propulsion includes zero-point energy, quantum electrodynamics, space-time curvature and faster-than-light warp drive travel. It is hoped that these topics will assist readers in their journey to understand progressive studies of space propulsion systems.

Advances in Chemical Propulsion

Advances in Chemical Propulsion
Author: Gabriel D. Roy
Publsiher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2001-10-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781420040685

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Written by the scientists who performed the research, this book reports on the progress achieved by the outstanding team of researchers participating in the ONR Propulsion Program. It covers all aspects of the combustion process, from chemical synthesis, reaction pathways of the fuel, and combustor performance to the reduction of emissions, thrust vectoring, and control. The chapter authors discuss the relevant issues, describe their approach and results, and explain how the findings can be extended to practical applications. Richly illustrated and carefully edited for clarity, uniformity, and readability, this book offers a comprehensive survey of the field, from pre- to post-combustion.

High Speed Flight Propulsion Systems

High Speed Flight Propulsion Systems
Author: S. N. B. Murthy,E. T. Curran
Publsiher: AIAA
Total Pages: 558
Release: 1991
Genre: Aerodynamics, Hypersonic
ISBN: 1600863914

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Annotation Leading researchers provide a cohesive treatment of the complex issues in high-speed propulsion, as well as introductions to the current capabilities for addressing several fundamental aspects of high-speed vehicle propulsion development. Includes more than 380 references, 290 figures and tables, and 185 equations.

Rockets

Rockets
Author: Joseph A. Angelo
Publsiher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781438108940

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Presents a history of rockets and rocketry that explains related scientific concepts and provides brief biographies of important individuals.

Space Propulsion Energy Sciences International Forum SPESIF 2010

Space  Propulsion   Energy Sciences International Forum SPESIF 2010
Author: Glen A. Robertson
Publsiher: American Institute of Physics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-02-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0735407495

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The SPESIF-2010 technical program features a broad spectrum of topics on space, propulsion & energy science. These topics span the range from basic research to recent technology advances and hardware testing, among academia, industry and government. Included were forums on Astrosociology, New Frontiers in Propulsion Science and Thermo Applications in Microgravity with workshops on Future Energy Sources, High Frequency Gravitational Waves and Future Directions in Space Science & Technology.

How Spacecraft Fly

How Spacecraft Fly
Author: Graham Swinerd
Publsiher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2008-12-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780387765723

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In this popular science book, Graham Swinerd explains, without the use of mathematics and in an informal way, aerodynamic and astrodynamic flight for non-technical readers who are interested in spaceflight and spacecraft.

Field Propulsion Physics and Intergalactic Exploration

Field Propulsion Physics and Intergalactic Exploration
Author: Yoshinari Minami,Herman Dave Froning
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Space vehicles
ISBN: 1536125547

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Due to the lack of space propulsion technology and space navigation technology that can accelerate at high speeds in a short time, it is well-known that mankind does not currently have technology to realize a journey to other star systems. This book explains galaxy exploration by combining field propulsion based on the physical structure of space-time and a new navigation theory. A field propulsion system is propelled without mass expulsion. The propulsive force as a pressure thrust arises from the interaction of space-time around the spaceship itself; this causes the spaceship to propel against the space-time structure. Firstly, from the physical and engineering point of view, the propulsion principle and propulsion theory of field propulsion are explained. As a typical example of field propulsion, the space drive propulsion system includes its theory, the registered patent, and the latest development from the viewpoint of cosmology and astrophysics. Secondly, for galaxy exploration, navigation technology such as a wormhole that bypasses the wall of light speed, not propulsion technology, is indispensable. A method for overcoming the light barrier (the seeming wall-of-light in 4-D space-time), or a hyperspace navigation theory to jump the light-barrier, is explained. Combining the space propulsion system and the navigation system makes it possible to perform a realistic galaxy exploration.The reader will not only get a good introduction to the science and technology of field power and propulsion physics, but also to the possibility of interstellar navigation.