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Dec 30, 2025
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AAE 43900 - Rocket Propulsion
Credit Hours: 3.00. Flight mechanics and the propulsion system requirements for terrestrial and interplanetary flight. Converging-diverging nozzle analysis and design. Thermochemistry of propellants and performance calculations. Solid rocket motor interior ballistics and design. Thrust chamber and turbo machinery analysis and design. Liquid rocket engine cycle analysis and design. Elements of nuclear and electric propulsion systems.
Learning Outcomes
1. Determine the thrust and fuel consumption of gas turbine and turbo prop engines.
2. Understand advantages/disadvantages of turbojet, turboprop, turbofan, and ramjet air-breathing propulsion systems.
3. Understand the thermodynamics of the Brayton cycle and how they contribute to overall propulsion system performance.
4. Understand the role and fundamental performance of gas turbine components.
5. Determine the basic performance and/or design of axial turbines and compressors.
6. Determine the basic performance of air-breathing combustors.
Credits: 3.00
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