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Page Publishing, Inc. Rocket Propellant Technology 2015 Edition by Jawaharlal Ram Ramnarace
Rocket Propulsion has come of age. Although its potentialities and capabilities in many areas have been recognized for centuries, it is only in recent years that scientists have had the materials and the manufacturing techniques at their command so they could control and direct the tremendous forces available. Space exploration and manned flights by astronauts have brought the science of rocketry to the attention of the general public. It has also stimulated the interest of students at all levels of advancement in the technical details of space flight. Rocket Propellant Technologies is written for serious students of astronautics. This volume reviews briefly the history of rocketry and the fundamental principles connected with rocket propulsion. Types of propellants, the chemical reactions involved, and the techniques used in manufacturing are explained. The merits of solid and liquid fuels are enumerated. Exotic propellants of the future are discussed, with reasons why their development is essential. Finally, the safety aspects of manufacturing and testing rocket propellants are given in detail. The Amateur Rocket Association under whose guidance this series has been prepared, serves as a focal point for many related activities, bringing new ideas to the attention of its members and offering suggestions for future lines of research. Table of contents : - Section currently called Sources Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Chinas Strategic Challenge Chapter 2: The Party Army: Pillar of Chinas Government Chapter 3: Foreign Security Policy Chapter 4: Chinas Military Transformation Chapter 5: Military-Technical Sector Transformation Chapter 6: Building For Local War Dominance Chapter 7: Building For Future Power Projection Chapter 8: How The CCP-PLA Challenges America and its Allies