A note on efficiency of rockets

  • S. K. Gupta Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi
  • A. K. Mehta Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.4.3710
Keywords: Rocket, Propellant

Abstract

The paper discusses the dependence of efficiency of a rocket on the expansion ratio and the ratio of the initial mass of the rocket and the mass of the propellant. The relation is illustrated by a table and two graphs.

Author Biographies

S. K. Gupta, Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi
Defence Science Organisation,Minstry of Defence, New Delhi
A. K. Mehta, Defence Science Organisation, New Delhi
Defence Science Organisation, Minstry of Defence, New Delhi
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Gupta, S., & Mehta, A. (2013). A note on efficiency of rockets. Defence Science Journal, 4(3), 122-124. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.4.3710
Issue
Vol 4 No 3
Section
Electronics & Communication Systems
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