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Explosive propulsion applicationsThe feasibility and application of an explosive propulsion concept capable of supporting future unmanned missions in the post-1980 era were examined and recommendations made for advanced technology development tasks. The Venus large lander mission was selected as the first in which the explosive propulsion concept can find application. A conceptual design was generated and its performance, weight, costs, and interaction effects determined. Comparisons were made with conventional propulsion alternatives. The feasibility of the explosive propulsion system was verified for planetology experiments within the dense atmosphere of Venus as well as the outer planets. Additionally, it was determined that the Venus large lander mission could be augmented ballistically with a significant delivery margin.
Document ID
19740015362
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Nakamura, Y. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Varsi, G. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Back, L. H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1974
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Combustion
Report/Patent Number
JPL-TM-33-675
NASA-CR-138454
Accession Number
74N23475
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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