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§ 1. Introduction

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The Rocket into Planetary Space
This chapter is in the book The Rocket into Planetary Space

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Preface to English Edition v
  3. Translation Notes vii
  4. Foreword to 2nd Edition 1
  5. Table of Contents 3
  6. List of the Most Important Formula Variables and Abbreviations 5
  7. § 1. Introduction 7
  8. Part I. Principle of Operation and Performance
  9. § 2. Most Favorable Velocity 9
  10. § 3. Relationships between Time, Mass, Force, Distance, Air Pressure and Most Favorable Velocity 13
  11. § 4. Propulsion Apparatus and Jet Velocity 24
  12. § 5. The Free Flight of the Rocket 29
  13. § 6. Andruck 33
  14. § 7. Discussion. Results of Our Investigations Thus Far 36
  15. Part II. Description of Model B: Discussion of Technical Implementation
  16. § 8. Introductory Remarks 48
  17. § 9. The Alcohol Rocket 49
  18. § 10. The Hydrogen Rocket 56
  19. § 11. Measurements with Model B 59
  20. § 12. About the Technical Devices 60
  21. Part III. Purpose and Prospects
  22. § 13. Physical Effects of Abnormal Andruck on Humans 68
  23. § 14. Psychological Effects of Abnormal Andruck Conditions 70
  24. § 15. Dangers during Ascent 76
  25. § 16. Equipment of the Rocket 78
  26. § 17. Outlook 81
  27. Addendum 87
  28. Postscript 95
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110367560.7

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter i
  2. Preface to English Edition v
  3. Translation Notes vii
  4. Foreword to 2nd Edition 1
  5. Table of Contents 3
  6. List of the Most Important Formula Variables and Abbreviations 5
  7. § 1. Introduction 7
  8. Part I. Principle of Operation and Performance
  9. § 2. Most Favorable Velocity 9
  10. § 3. Relationships between Time, Mass, Force, Distance, Air Pressure and Most Favorable Velocity 13
  11. § 4. Propulsion Apparatus and Jet Velocity 24
  12. § 5. The Free Flight of the Rocket 29
  13. § 6. Andruck 33
  14. § 7. Discussion. Results of Our Investigations Thus Far 36
  15. Part II. Description of Model B: Discussion of Technical Implementation
  16. § 8. Introductory Remarks 48
  17. § 9. The Alcohol Rocket 49
  18. § 10. The Hydrogen Rocket 56
  19. § 11. Measurements with Model B 59
  20. § 12. About the Technical Devices 60
  21. Part III. Purpose and Prospects
  22. § 13. Physical Effects of Abnormal Andruck on Humans 68
  23. § 14. Psychological Effects of Abnormal Andruck Conditions 70
  24. § 15. Dangers during Ascent 76
  25. § 16. Equipment of the Rocket 78
  26. § 17. Outlook 81
  27. Addendum 87
  28. Postscript 95
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