Essays about: "Launch pad"
Found 3 essays containing the words Launch pad.
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1. Testing of AblativeMaterials as a Protective Coating for Rocket Launch Pads
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : As the space market grows, demand for sites to host rocket tests and to launch satellites to orbit is expected to increase. During these activities, the launch infrastructure needs to withstand the extreme thermal and mechanical loads associated with the exhaust of a rocket engine. READ MORE
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2. Empirical Verification of an Acoustic Estimation of a Rocket Engine : A Comparison Between Estimated and Measured Noise of a Rocket Engine
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The noise of a rocket engine is a complex and complicated phenomenon which has been studied for more than half a century [1]. There are many sources to this noise, but due to its great potential impact to the surrounding structures, including the vehicle itself, it is important to have a model to estimate the acoustic environment the engine produces. READ MORE
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3. Acoustic Prediction Methods for Rocket Flame Deflector Design
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The aim of the project behind this report is to gain an understanding for the design criteria of launch pad flame deflectors used for launching rockets. This report presents an overview of the underlying phenomena, and then tackles the issue of estimating noise levels that come about during lift-off. READ MORE