Rocket Propulsion Fall 2005

Space Shuttle Main Engine

Rocket Propulsion

0910412 / 0910512

Catalog Description: Rocket propulsion is a key technology in the areas of space exploration, commercialization of space and even terrestrial systems such as automotive vehicle restraint systems. Space exploration has seen a renewed interest in light of recent unmanned Mars missions. However, the primary obstacle that has prevented man from walking on the surface of Mars is the propulsion system requirements. In terms of the commercialization of space, the recent explosion in communications technology has put an unprecedented demand for communication satellite launches. And, every automobile sold in this country includes two solid rocket motors that are used to rapidly inflate the air bags.

Textbook: George P. Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements, Seventh Edition, Wiley, 2000.

Instructor: Anthony J. Marchese Download Course Syllabus here

Office: 235 Rowan Hall
Phone: (856) 256-5343
Email: marchese@rowan.edu

home and objectives

Grading:

Homework, Semester Design Project, Class Participation (50%). This course is a project-based course in which the majority of the assignments, grades and in-class collaborative work will be geared toward the semester design project. Specifically, the semester design project will consist of the com-plete design, analysis, fabrication and testing of a 10 lb thrust hybrid rocket motor.

Hybrid Rocket Motor Design Report (20%). Prior to fabrication and testing, a detailed report will be due, which details all aspects of the design and analysis of your hybrid rocket motor.

Final Exam (30%). A comprehensive final exam will be given during the final exam week.

Attendance Policy and Other Rules (Pet Peeves)

• Attendance at each class is required. Class participation is a key component of the course grade since the majority of the work will be geared toward the semester design project. If you cannot make it to class, you must contact me prior to class.
• Don’t be late to class. When students stroll in late, I always lose my train of thought…and then I have to start all over again.
• Cell phones: off. Instant messaging: don’t even think about it. (Obviously, if you have some sort of emergency situation where you need to leave your cell phone on, just let me know prior to class.)
• Bring your calculators to class, since we will work on a lot of problems in class.
• Lap tops are allowed for calculation and/or note taking, but surfing the web is forbidden, unless I ask you to visit a URL in support of the lecture.

course outline and notes

homework assignments

NASA CEA Code

rocket of the week

links and combustion research

rules and grading

Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • Phone / 856.256.5343
Contact marchese@rowan.edu with questions, problems or comments.
©2005 Anthony J. Marchese.


Space Shuttle Main Engine	Rocket Propulsion 0910412 / 0910512 Catalog Description: Rocket propulsion is a key technology in the areas of space exploration, commercialization of space and even terrestrial systems such as automotive vehicle restraint systems. Space exploration has seen a renewed interest in light of recent unmanned Mars missions. However, the primary obstacle that has prevented man from walking on the surface of Mars is the propulsion system requirements. In terms of the commercialization of space, the recent explosion in communications technology has put an unprecedented demand for communication satellite launches. And, every automobile sold in this country includes two solid rocket motors that are used to rapidly inflate the air bags. Textbook: George P. Sutton, Rocket Propulsion Elements, Seventh Edition, Wiley, 2000. Instructor: Anthony J. Marchese Download Course Syllabus here Office: 235 Rowan Hall Phone: (856) 256-5343 Email: marchese@rowan.edu
home and objectives	Grading: Homework, Semester Design Project, Class Participation (50%). This course is a project-based course in which the majority of the assignments, grades and in-class collaborative work will be geared toward the semester design project. Specifically, the semester design project will consist of the com-plete design, analysis, fabrication and testing of a 10 lb thrust hybrid rocket motor. Hybrid Rocket Motor Design Report (20%). Prior to fabrication and testing, a detailed report will be due, which details all aspects of the design and analysis of your hybrid rocket motor. Final Exam (30%). A comprehensive final exam will be given during the final exam week. Attendance Policy and Other Rules (Pet Peeves) • Attendance at each class is required. Class participation is a key component of the course grade since the majority of the work will be geared toward the semester design project. If you cannot make it to class, you must contact me prior to class. • Don’t be late to class. When students stroll in late, I always lose my train of thought…and then I have to start all over again. • Cell phones: off. Instant messaging: don’t even think about it. (Obviously, if you have some sort of emergency situation where you need to leave your cell phone on, just let me know prior to class.) • Bring your calculators to class, since we will work on a lot of problems in class. • Lap tops are allowed for calculation and/or note taking, but surfing the web is forbidden, unless I ask you to visit a URL in support of the lecture.
course outline and notes
homework assignments
NASA CEA Code
rocket of the week
links and combustion research
rules and grading
Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro, New Jersey 08028 • Phone / 856.256.5343 Contact marchese@rowan.edu with questions, problems or comments. ©2005 Anthony J. Marchese.