Compact model based on a lumped parameter approach for the prediction of solid propellant micro-rocket performance

Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical

Volumn 101, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 383-391

  Orieux, S ^a   Rossi, C ^a   Esteve D ^a  

^a LAAS CNRS   (France)

Author keywords

Lumped parameter model; Micro nozzle; Micro rocket; Sonic; Subsonic; Thrust

Indexed keywords

COMBUSTION; COMPUTER SIMULATION; HEAT LOSSES; MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES; NOZZLES; PRESSURE; PROPULSION; SOLID PROPELLANTS; SUBSONIC FLOW; TEMPERATURE;

LUMPED PARAMETER MODEL; MICRO-NOZZLE; MICRO-PROPULSION; SOLID PROPELLANT MICRO-ROCKET; THRUST;

COMBUSTION CHAMBERS;

EID: 0037202405     PISSN: 09244247     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-4247(02)00203-0     Document Type: Article

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