§ 2. Most Favorable Velocity

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