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Hybrid Rockets for Attitude Control |
| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Dec 12 2007 at 7:48 PM |
| Research >> Aerospace Engineering Research |
Faculty: Brian G. Williams
Students: Christie Chatterley
Project Description:
The traditional approach to actuation of a space vehicle for attitude
control centers on the use of hydrazine monopropellant rocket motors.
This technology has aspects that make it prohibitive for certain
missions (high cost and special handling of the hydrazine). Hybrid
rocket motors, combining liquid/gaseous oxidizers with solid fuels,
have proven themselves to be safer and less expensive than traditional
rockets. This project examines the feasibility of using hybrid rocket
motors for low-thrust, high-cycle attitude control applications and is
identifying key technologies/components for further research.
Last Modified: 20/12/2007, 11:43, by Administrator