MAE 4233 creditsPrereq: Pre-Requisite: MAE 335 and MAE 422 . Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Majors Only.
MAE 423: Introduction to Propulsion
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- Reviews combustion thermodynamics; flow in nozzle, diffuser, and constant area duct with shock; analysis and performance of air breathing and chemical rocket propulsion systems; performance of single and multi-staged rocket vehicles; and space missions.
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