A review of electrified propulsion system concepts for advanced aircraft

ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS AT THE JET PROPULSION I~A~ORATORy

Current interest in advanced propulsion within NASA and research activities in advanced propulsion concepts at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory are reviewed. The concepts,which include high power plasma thrusters such as lithiun~-fueled Lorentz-Force-Accelerators,MEMS-scale propulsion systems, in-situ propellant utilization techniques, fusion propulsion systems and methods of using antimatter, off...

Modelling of cryogenic cooling system design concepts for superconducting aircraft propulsion

Distributed propulsion concepts are promising in terms of improved fuel burn, better aerodynamic performance, and greater control. Superconducting networks are being considered for their superior power density and efficiency. This study discusses the design of cryogenic cooling systems which are essential for normal operation of superconducting materials. This research project has identified si...

Advanced Concepts of the Propulsion System for the Futuristic Gun Ammunition

This review paper reports various concepts of the gun propulsion system to meet the goal of the futuristic hypervelocity projectiles. The nonconventional concepts, such as liquid gun propellant, rail gun, coil gun, electrothermal gun, electrothermal chemical gun along with conventional energetic solid gun propellant have been discussed. Even though muzzle velocity around 2000 m/s has been claim...

Propulsion of Aircraft

CubeSat Advanced Technology Propulsion System Concept

One of the many challenges when it comes to small satellites is low cost, especially when it comes to propulsion. At Aerojet Rocketdyne a CubeSat propulsion system was developed utilizing the advantages of the additive manufacturing process. This design reduces the part count by 50%, eliminates all 22 final assembly welds and reduces the projected recurring propulsion system cost by 75%. Starti...