Aerospace Propulsion Systems

Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book that focuses on propulsion systems commonly used in aerospace vehicles today; e.g., rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Ward introduces each system, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and providing guidelines to assist students design their own projects. The author presents a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design. The book is specifically targeted to students or professionals new to the field and features an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning.Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book that focuses on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today; e.g., rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Ward introduces each system, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and providing guidelines to assist students design their own projects. The author presents a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design. The book is specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning.§§§ Engine design principles presented in historical order, thus ensuring progressive understanding for readers of all levels§§ Covers all engine types, including piston aero engines§§ Presents example systems from the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, Europe, China, Japan, and India§§ Richly illustrated with detailed photographs§§ Short cartoon panels present the subject in an interesting, easy-to-understand way§§ Focuses on major elements to avoid overwhelming or confusing readers§§ Contains carefully constructed problems (with a solution manual available to the educator)§§ Lecture slides and additional problem sets for instructor use