Contents:

ch 1 Classification
ch 2 Definitions and Fundamentals
ch 3 Nozzle Theory and Thermodynamic Relations
ch 4 Flight Performance
ch 5 Chemical Rocket Propellant Performance Analysis
ch 6 Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine Fundamentals
ch 7 Liquid Propellants
ch 8 Thrust Chambers
ch 9 Liquid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability
ch10 Turbopumps and Their Gas Supplies
ch11 Engine Systems, Controls, and integration
ch12 Solid Propellant Rocket Fundamentals
ch13 Solid Propellants
ch14 Solid Propellant Combustion and Its Stability
ch15 Solid Rocket Components and Motor Design
ch16 Hybrid Propellant Rockets
ch17 Electric Propulsion
ch18 Thrust Vector Control
ch19 Selection of Rocket Propulsion Systems
ch20 Rocket Exhaust Plumes
ch21 Rocket Testing

Appendix 1 Conversion Factors and Constants
Appendix 2 Properties of the Earth's Standard Atmosphere
Appendix 3 Summary of Key Equations for Ideal Chemical Rockets

Index