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Hyperion: An SSTO Vision Vehicle Concept Utilizing Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Propulsion
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-11)
This paper reports the findings of a conceptual launch vehicle design study performed by members of the Space Systems Design Laboratory at Georgia Tech. Hyperion is a conceptual design for an advanced reusable launch vehicle ...
SCORES: Developing an Object-Oriented Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tool
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-07)
SCORES (SpaceCraft Object-oriented
Rocket Engine Simulation) is an analysis tool
being developed for conceptual-level spacecraft
and launch vehicle design. Written in C++,
SCORES provides rocket thrust and Isp ...
Cross-Platform Computational Techniques for Analysis Code Integration and Optimization
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-09)
Following NASA's lead in Intelligent Synthesis Environments, advanced vehicle design communities are beginning to explore automated distributed computing frameworks for integrating disciplinary analysis tools. These design ...
Economic Uncertainty of Weight and Market Parameters for Advanced Space Launch Vehicles
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-10)
This paper reports the results of a study that evaluated the economic risk inherent in market variability and the uncertainty of developing weight estimates for an advanced space launch vehicle program. The purpose of this ...
System Robustness Comparison of Advanced Space Launch Concepts
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-10)
This research proposes two methods to investigate the robustness differences between competing types of advanced space launch systems. These methods encompass two different phases of the advanced design process and are ...
Improvements and Enhancements to SCCREAM, A Conceptual RBCC Engine Analysis Tool
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-07)
A rocket based combined-cycle engine analysis
tool suitable for use in the conceptual design
environment has recently been established. While this
tool was being used in the design environment, new
analysis capabilities ...
Options for Flight Testing Rocket-Based Combined-Cycle (RBCC) Engines
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1996-07)
While NASA's current next-generation launch vehicle research has largely focused on advanced all-rocket single-stage-to-orbit vehicles (i.e. the X-33 and it¹s RLV operational follow-on), some attention is being given to ...
Argus, a Highly Reusable SSTO Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Launch Vehicle with Maglifter Launch Assist
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998-04)
This paper summarized the results of a conceptual design study that was performed in support of NASA's recent Highly Reusable Space Transportation study. The Argus concept uses a Maglifter magnetic-levitation sled launch ...
SCORES: Web-Based Rocket Propulsion Analysis Tool for Space Transportation System Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1999-06)
Integration of Cost and Business Simulation into Conceptual Launch Vehicle Design
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 1997-09)
This paper reports on research that integrates cost modeling and business simulation into conceptual design environments for advanced launch vehicle programs. A new design-oriented computer tool has been developed and used ...