Abstract
Conventional sounding rockets use solid propellant motors for their propulsion. The introduction of hybrid motors will lead to considerable decreases in overall cost. The transportation, handling and storage procedures are greatly simplified due to the fact that a hybrid motor is not considered as explosive matter. A hybrid motor may also be designed to stand a severe environment without resorting to conditioning arrangements.
There are also a number of interesting technical possibilities which can be realized using hybrids. These include engine cut-off and re-start and thrust programming.
Svenska Flygmotor AB has started a development program aiming at producing a sounding rocket with a hybrid capable of lifting 20 kg to an altitude of 175 km. The main features of this project are discussed in the report with regard to the above remarks.
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Persson, L. (1970). Hybrid Motors in Sounding Rockets Technical and Economical Advantages. In: Partel, G.A. (eds) Space Engineering. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7551-7_26
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