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A complete investigation of the development and suppression of antigravity and field propulsion technologies

• Reveals advanced aerospace technologies capable of controlling gravity that could revolutionize air travel and energy production

• Reviews numerous field propulsion devices that have thrust-to-power ratios thousands of times greater than a jet engine

• Shows how NASA participates in a cover-up to block adoption of advanced technologies under military development

In Secrets of Antigravity Propulsion, physicist Paul LaViolette reveals the secret history of antigravity experimentation--from Nikola Tesla and T. Townsend Brown to the B-2 Advanced Technology Bomber. He discloses the existence of advanced gravity-control technologies, under secret military development for decades, that could revolutionize air travel and energy production. Included among the secret projects he reveals is the research of Project Skyvault to develop an aerospace propulsion system using intense beams of microwave energy similar to that used by the strange crafts seen flying over Area 51.

Using subquantum kinetics--the science behind antigravity technology--LaViolette reviews numerous field-propulsion devices and technologies that have thrust-to-power ratios thousands of times greater than that of a jet engine and whose effects are not explained by conventional physics and relativity theory. He then presents controversial evidence about the NASA cover-up in adopting these advanced technologies. He also details ongoing Russian research to duplicate John Searl’s self-propelled levitating disc and shows how the results of the Podkletnov gravity beam experiment could be harnessed to produce an interstellar spacecraft. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (25)

various information with little practicle use
I read 1/3 of the book, and skipped around to places of various interest before losing interest.

I dont think the author knows how to teach, and I dont even think that is his motive, although it should be. If I was trying to reveal such wonderful stuff I would make it as basic and understandable and organized as I could, so that the average high school kid could read it with a little bit of thought (or if there was a certain level of knowledge in physics or math that was required to understand what is in this book, i would point out the right type of source to learn the prerequisites). That would help create more people that support this stuff. basically: since it isnt presented in an easily understandable manner it kind of grinds the credibility.

If you are looking for the type of knowledge that will help you build anything to demonstrate anything new and exciting, then forget it. If you are looking for various information that isnt neccessarily organized for any practicle purpose, besides to understand something you already understand better.... this is for you.

Incredible, but seemed to be true....
Well, I have little idea about where should I start.

In any case, and after reading this very interesting book, I found an impressive amount of unknown data that I have enjoyed a lot. I began studying gravitics from a fusor, and finally reached Podkletnov experiment, who marked my life forever. The same subquamtum kinetics Paul explains, is mostly the same conclussions I obtained myself after 8 years of intense researching in the topic. Almost same conclusions are obtained, but in a different way, since, as engineer, I got just relativistic theory as a medium to write it scientifically. Right now I have another approach into the matter, and right now I know also tons more that I knew just a month ago, before reading this book.

I must thank Paul for his quickly reply when emailed him, and his kindly behaviour. Thats not the type of person that gives up so easily.

Personal thinkings away, I must admit that this book is "uneasy" to many ppl out there, and classic so called "scientist" inmediatly refuses this book's contents. I have got in some troubles because that, so not new to me already.

As someone else stated before, you must have a minimum of scientific knowledge to understand what this books tries to tell you (especially physics and math, since Paul tries to explain it the way he knows), and of course, and most important, a very open mind.

By definition, a scientist is an open minded person, so those who calls themselves such, should think twice before stating "stupidities" about the facts and the wrongs.

Movement is demonstrated moving out. The facts, in effect, are so persistant, that neglecting them is like neglecting oneself.

MEC,SEG, Electro-gravitics, what a wonderful new science insight. Book itself tells by its own.

Should be required reading
Wow.This book is awsome.For decades I have felt that Einstein was all wrong.Now I know it.This book is very technical and my not be for everybody.However, even if you're not an engineer or scientist, you will get a lot out of this.This should be required reading in every college engineering or science cirriculum.

Superb, Outstanding, Mindblowing
This book thoroughly explains antigravity and everything that surrounds it.The author, Paul A. LaViolette, writes and explains the subject very well to the extent that every reader is capable of understanding the phenomenon. This book is definitively a must-buy for everyone that wants to have a deep knowledge in antigravity.

Read this... and expand your mind.
Just check out the negative reviews.They are quite condescending to the would-be buyers... making it seem like anyone who buys and reads this book must be crazy kook who runs around with aluminum-foil hat on 24-7.

I see phrases like "woe to the misled imbecile" or "if you are stupid and proud of it, this is the book for you".I find these reviews insulting, but at the same time it makes me wonder if these reviews were planted here to dissuade a purchase.

I'm a science-minded professional myself, and I have many friends, colleagues, associates and clients who are scientists.All I can say is that the level of arrogance in the scientific community is astounding.What else could it be but complete ARROGANCE that makes people think that everything we know about science has already been discovered (and if we haven't discovered it, then it will fit neatly into a well-defined little box when we do)?

It's well known in scientific social circles that if you ever bring up the subject of UFOs, anti-gravity, aliens, "free energy" or any other "fringe science" topic with any seriousness, you immediately discredit yourself and any and all of your work.This is very sad, and because of this attitude we are holding ourselves back more than we realize... Seems a little bit like the "dark ages" all over again.

Yes, the law of conservation of energy is amazing, and makes everything fit into that neat little box... but, I wish the mainstream scientific community would expand it's mind a little.There is a lot more out there that is yet to be discovered. ... Read more

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The definitive text on rocket propulsion—now revised to reflect advancements in the field

For sixty years, Sutton's Rocket Propulsion Elements has been regarded as the single most authoritative sourcebook on rocket propulsion technology. As with the previous edition, coauthored with Oscar Biblarz, the Eighth Edition of Rocket Propulsion Elements offers a thorough introduction to basic principles of rocket propulsion for guided missiles, space flight, or satellite flight. It describes the physical mechanisms and designs for various types of rockets' and provides an understanding of how rocket propulsion is applied to flying vehicles.

Updated and strengthened throughout, the Eighth Edition explores:

• The fundamentals of rocket propulsion, its essential technologies, and its key design rationale

• The various types of rocket propulsion systems, physical phenomena, and essential relationships

• The latest advances in the field such as changes in materials, systems design, propellants, applications, and manufacturing technologies, with a separate new chapter devoted to turbopumps

• Liquid propellant rocket engines and solid propellant rocket motors, the two most prevalent of the rocket propulsion systems, with in-depth consideration of advances in hybrid rockets and electrical space propulsion

Comprehensive and coherently organized, this seminal text guides readers evenhandedly through the complex factors that shape rocket propulsion, with both theory and practical design considerations. Professional engineers in the aerospace and defense industries as well as students in mechanical and aerospace engineering will find this updated classic indispensable for its scope of coverage and utility. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (26)

Extremely fast shipping and service
Packaging suffered during shipping, but product was intact and in good shape.Speed of service was phenomenol.Arrived close to a week before I expected it to.Very happy with price service etc.

All-in-one book.
This is a great book for those interested in rocket propulsion; engineers, student and peers. In detail it begins with an overall view of propulsion systems (including electrical) to then in different chapters treat subjects such as, stability, liquid propellants, solid propellants, turbomachinery, construction challenges (with solutions) and injectors etc. In addition, it contains questions and worked problems. I also own the seventh edition released in 2000.

Although ridden with mathematical formulas and diagrams, it's an easy-to-read book if you are a undergraduate student in engineering/science. Beacuse of this a certain amount of knowledge in most scientific fields are required (chemistry, mechanical engieering, math and physics) otherwise the marvels explained can't be fully appreciated.

This review is about the eight edition.

Great book for both learning and referencing
Using this book as reference for my senior design class my group is designing a rocket engine and this book gives clear consice must know informtation about a variety of propulsion systems. This is a must have for any rocket scientists worth every penny!

Rocket Propulsion Elements
Thorough book!Great depth of information on the topic of rocket propulsion.When used as class text, it was very helpful!

Book review
The product was what i asked for, so that is pleasing. The transaction was safe and reliable. Thank you ... Read more

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Aircraft Propulsion is an engineering textbook written for students in aerospace and mechanical engineering. The book covers aircraft gas turbine engine and rocket propulsion from its basic principles to more advanced treatments in engine components. Propulsion system integration with aircraft plays an important role in understanding propulsion and is thus addressed in the book. Extensive review material and derivations are intended to help students navigate through the subject with more ease. Over 100 examples and 300 problems are designed to practice the principles learned in jet propulsion and compliment learning through applications. In every engine component, issues related to manufacturing, material properties, temperature limitations and cooling are included to give students an appreciation for the broader scope of propulsion engineering than just aero-thermodynamics. Component matching and off-design analysis is detailed in a separate chapter to provide the physical and performance linkage between the components and their impact on aircraft engines. Principles of chemical rocket propulsion are presented in the context of single-stage to orbit propulsion needs of a rocket-based combined cycle vehicle. The broad treatment of the gas turbine engine cycles and components makes the book suitable as a reference for propulsion and turbomachinery engineers, gas turbine industry and professional development courses. ... Read more

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Aircraft Propulsion - Saeed Farokhi
Good book. Must have for Aero Engineers. Try to get a good teacher for this subject as well and it will pay huge dividends.

Good First Edition Book
I got this book for a class I was taking and it has a good review of thermodynamics in the first part of the book. There are plenty of examples to help reinforce each topic and usually there is a cumulative example at the end of a each major section. The notation is in line with that at major design firms. The reason this gets a 4/5 instead of 5/5 is there are some typos which are very tricky. In some places the exponent of an equation will be flipped or the wrong equation will be referenced. There weren't many of these and hopefully they will be fixed in a second edition. ... Read more

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This text provides a complete introduction to gas turbine and rocket propulsion for aerospace and mechanical engineers. Building on the very successful Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion, textbook coverage has been expanded to include rocket propulsion and the material on gas dynamics has been dramatically improved. The text is divided into four parts: basic concepts and gas dynamics; analysis of rocket propulsion systems; parametric (design point) and performance (off-design) analysis of air breathing propulsion systems; and analysis and design of major gas turbine engine components (fans, compressors, turbines, inlets, nozzles, main burners, and afterburners).

Design concepts are introduced early (aircraft and rocket performance in an introductory chapter) and integrated throughout. Written with extensive student input on the design of the book, the book builds upon definitions and gradually develops the thermodynamics, gas dynamics, rocket engine analysis, and gas turbine engine principles. The book contains over 100 worked examples and numerous homework problems so concepts are applied after they are introduced. Over 600 illustrations and pictures show basic concepts, trends, and design examples.

Eight computer programs accompany the text, which allow for rapid calculation of trends, “what if” questions, conceptual design, homework problems, and homework verification. The software runs in the Windows operating system on PC-compatible systems. ... Read more

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Received in very good condition
This text bookcame in very good condition. Only the edges of the cover were slightly bent. All in all, it was a very worthwhile purchase.

Top Textbook on Engine Performance
This is the best textbook written on the modeling and performance prediction of gas turbine engines. A systematic method is used to model a variety of engines from the basic turbojet to the advanced afterburning turbofan used in modern fighters. Performance predictions include the effect of engine controls - a unique feature. Turbomachinery design includes structural considerations. This book is a great textbook for junior/senior level courses in aerospace/mechanical engineering. It is being used for a basic course in gas turbine engine and a followup course in engine component design...

Good content, but who proof read it??
The foreword by Hans von Ohain is very good.I always like the aerospace textbooks that have some sort of history or commentary before getting into the equations.The content of the book is very thorough, and the equations are often grouped into step-by-step methods to analyze an engine which can be imported into a program like Excel very easily.The support programs are good enough for most applications that a student will run into.However, there appears to be a very large amount of typographical errors in this book.Most of them are minor and can be caught quickly, but I have seen a couple of major equations (2.76 for example) with errors.Considering that the textbook is for students who aren't always used to these equations, this can lead to a lot of confusion.This is compounded by the use of both BE and SI units in the text.These same problems occurred in the last edition.Overall I would still recommend using the book for a class, but beware of the errors. ... Read more

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In this textbook, the authors show that a few fundamental principles can provide students of mechanical and aeronautical engineering with a deep understanding of all modes of aircraft and spacecraft propulsion. The book also demonstrates how these fundamental principles can lead directly to useful quantitative assessments of performance as well as possibilities for improvement. The second edition provides a wide range of new illustrative material on modern aircraft and rocket engines. The author s have also improved their explanations of pertinent physical phenomena and have introduced preliminary design procedures in this edition. ... Read more

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Couldn't hope for more
The book was new just as described and shipped in a decent time.Thanks.

Fantastic book
I prefer this book to Sutton for bacis understanding of the compressible flow as it relates to rocketry.Also, the explanation of the rocket equation is far simpler in this text than any other.

bad for beginners and beginner level courses
This was our class text book for the "jet and rocket propulsion" course in our aerospace department when I took the class. I am thoroughly dissatisfied with the book. I think maybe this book is written to provide a general understanding of how things work maybe.. because it had a lot of writing and not much math/equations and even less examples.

We had a big assignment in our class where we had to write a software that gave the temperature and pressure in every single component of a jet engine with afterburner - diffuser, compressor, combuster, burner, bleed air, etc - and this book did not help one bit. It is like the author will spend pages talking about jet engines in essay form, not many equations. And often, such as in the case of the after burner, he will just say it is similar to another component (in this case the combustion chamber), but that is not enough when you are deriving the relations for various kinds of engines.

Maybe this books is great if you already know all the math, and just want to know interesting stuff about engines.. I guess it will compliment your mathematical knowledge and provide you with the bigger picture. But you will have to learn to do the calculations from another book (and you ccant design an engine without doing such calculations).

Basically me and my group had to come up with ALL the equations on our own, the book only proved to be a waste of space on the table. We instead preferred to go back to the text we had used in Thermodynamics class since that was a much better book.

Best Book For Propulsion. Period.
This is just the best book for propulsion. But maybe not for beginners. And may be not for those who just want to score marks in exams by practicing large no. of problems but not caring for real & physical understanding of jet engines.

The best overall book on propulsion in existence
Yeah, that's a big statement, but considering the fact that I own 7 other major propulsion books and refer to this one 10 times more than any of the others, I think it's definitely true.All of the top Aerospace Engineering schools use it, and for good reason.

It is NOT a teach-yourself book.If that is what you are into, then go buy something with more pretty pictures, because some sections take some work to dig into.But if you are Senior level or grad student, then the book will be very good for you.The content in the book is very insightful, and if you go through the book concurrently with a course it is a great help. ... Read more

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This book addresses the question: How do we develop a reasonable preliminary design for rocket propulsion systems?The first four chapters look at the basics of rocket system design and the remaining chapters cover individual technologies.Process drives our approach and discussion.Our basic, step-by-step process defines how to design a propulsion system and our discussions address each of the steps in an organized manner.Eighteen space-industry engineers contributed to this effort! ... Read more

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Excellent Reference
This book is excellent for Aerospace Engineering students and engineers alike. Contains plenty of graphs, tables, and "back-of-the-napkin" equations.

I wouldn't recommend this so much as a "learning the concepts" text book,as it doesnt always explain the data it is present very well. However for those already familiar with the topics covered it provides excellent reference.

Highly recommended!
I'm working in the Aerospace industry and for me there are only two books on the subject that I use for unclassified reference litterature - this book and "Rocket Propulsion Elements" by C. Sutton.
This book covers almost everything on the preliminary design level of a rocket propulsion system. Except for the typing errors this book is perfect. And I can surely recommend it for students as well as professionals.

"Un Buon punto di partenza"
Il testo analizza tutti i motori per la propulsione spaziale; a propellente liquido (bi e mono), solido, ibrido, a gas freddo,nucleare ed elettrico.
Una parte è dedicata anche all'apetto della missione orbitale e per la specifica missione anche quale tipo di propulsiore impiegare.
Per quando riguarda la tematica strettamente motoristica vengono presi in considerazione le problematiche di carattere progettuale senza però entrare nei particolare.
Il libro si conferma così "un buon punto di partenza". Personalmente lo consiglio a tutti quelli che volessero "iniziare a saperne di più". La "matematica" dei calcoli NON è a livello "universitario", e la lettura è molto scorrevole.
Un'attenzione particolare va rivolta alla bibliografia, dove vengono citati report tecnici della NASA reperibili anche in rete.

A "Must Have" in any Aerospace Professional's Library
This book is THE definitive work on rocket and space propulsion.Unlike any other textbook on the subject, this text permits you to start with a blank sheet of paper and literally design a propulsion system from theground up that meets user requirements.You can then assess the overallsystem performance.Highly recommended.If you are going to purchase anybook on this topic - I recommend you start with this one! ... Read more

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This second edition of Cumpsty's self-contained introduction to the aerodynamic and thermodynamic design of modern civil and military jet engines features two engine design projects.The first is for a new large passenger aircraft, and the second for a new fighter aircraft. The text introduces, illustrates and explains the important facets of modern engine design. Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition includes a new appendix on noise control and expanded treatment of combustion emissions. First Edition Hb (1998): 0-521-59330-1 First Edition Pb (1998): 0-521-59674-2 ... Read more

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Outstanding Book

This is an outstanding book by a knowledgeable author that provides the basic know-how and skills that an aeronautical or mechanical engineer with an interest in jet propulsion will find useful and helpful. The book is well written in a readable and easy to follow format that provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of jet propulsion. The author clearly presents the concepts, principles and design issues of modern gas turbine engines.

The reader will learn the various components of a jet engine including the intake design, compressors, turbines, combustion chamber designs, and the jet pipe and how thrust is produced as well as the physics and thermodynamics that go with these.

The book has great explanations, diagrams and figures that the reader will find useful and helpful. I recommend the book to engineers wishing to learn more about the jet engine.

Really helpful
This book keeps up with the promise in the title. It is a easily readable guide to design and perfomance of jet engine with a rigorous treatise of each field, even if the level remains simple.

In fact the mathematical exposition is quite accessible, without a full analytical presentation. Nevertheless the formulae are clearly given with an effective theorical background when needed. Since the volume target is to clarify ideas and principles, each topic is attractively examined, emphasizing the qualitative treatment over the quantitative analysis to improve understanding of physical phenomena. This facet is quite useful because it allows an overall comprehension in mastering design process of jet engine. Besides, the emphasis on having a clear picture of principles provides the basis for a fair evaluation ofengine perfomances under real conditions.

As a guide or a reference, this work has neatly achived its goal. ... Read more

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The next great leap for jet propulsion will be topower-sustained, efficient flight through the atmosphere. HypersonicAirbreathing Propulsion presents the first comprehensive, unifiedintroduction to all elements of the scramjet engine that will make thisfeat possible.

Developed through course work at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and supportedthrough funding by the NASP program and Wright Laboratory, the textemphasizes fundamental principles, guiding concepts, and analyticalderivations and numerical examples having clear, useful, insightfulresults.

Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion is completely self-contained, and comeswith HAP software, an extensive array of PC-based, user-friendly computerprograms that enable the student to reproduce all results. Based on agreat deal of original material, the text includes over 200 figures, fivecolor plates, and 130 homework examples. Physical quantities are expressedin English and SI units throughout. ... Read more

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Review of Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion
First, I would like to compliment the shipper who sold me the book, which was in very good unused condition.The book is rated as one of the best if not the best fundamental book on hypersonic propulsion.It flows well by giving a basic understanding of high speed flight and then slowly works into a more detailed description.The book does a great job outlining assumptions to hypersonic flight and reviews physics behind high speed flight and even briefly outlines some fundamental concepts as they apply to kinetic theory.

Excellent overview of scramjet engines
An extremely well-written, clear overview of scramjet engines.The authors do a remarkable job presenting the information in an understandable manner.The book performs a one-dimensional analysis aimed at giving the reader an "engineering intuition" of the topic, without introducing the complexities that arise in a three-dimensional analysis.While the book is self-contained, an undergraduate-level understanding of thermodynamics and supersonic flow makes the read easier.

Good, but needs some changes
This is a good book: easy to understand and apply. However, some changes are in order.In the Special Topics sectionl, a table presents the thermal stresses and thermal durability of several materials--without specifyingthe temperature and pressure for the materials.As material propertieschange drastically at high temperatures, such tables are incomplete withoutthe above information.I hesitated in using the information in my designreport, and asked my materials and manufacturing professor about it aswell.He agreed that this information must be provided for the table to beof any use.It would also help if you specify the units afterpresenting an equation.Yes, we can figure it out, but try sitting on yourbehind for hours on end and having to stop every so often in your design tofigure out the units for an equation! Colorful language flows likeanything!

Simply the best introductory book on aircraft engine design
A clearly-written, logically-organized overview of aircraft jet engine design including thermodynamics, cycle analysis, and component design and evaluation.Includes an overview of how jet engine design fits into theoverall process of aircraft design. ... Read more

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The escalating use of aircraft in the 21^st century demands a thorough understanding of engine propulsion concepts, including the performance of aero engines. Among other critical activities,gas turbines play an extensive role in electric power generation, and marine propulsion for naval vessels and cargo ships.

In the most exhaustive volume to date, this text examines the foundation of aircraft propulsion: aerodynamics interwoven with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design. With a finely focused approach, the author devotes each chapter to a particular engine type, such as ramjet and pulsejet, turbojet, and turbofan. Supported by actual case studies, he illustrates engine performance under various operating conditions.

Part I discusses the history, classifications, and performance of air breathing engines. Beginning with Leonardo and continuing on to the emergence of the jet age and beyond, this section chronicles inventions up through the 20^th century. It then moves into a detailed discussion of different engine types, including pulsejet, ramjet, single- and multi-spool turbojet, and turbofan in both subsonic and supersonic applications.

The author discusses Vertical Take Off and Landing aircraft, and provides a comprehensive examination of hypersonic scramjet and turbo ramjet engines. He also analyzes the different types of industrial gas turbines having single-and multi-spool with intercoolers, regenerators, and reheaters.

Part II investigates the design of rotating compressors and turbines, and non-rotating components, intakes, combustion chambers, and nozzles for all modern jet propulsion and gas turbine engine systems, along with their performance. Every chapter concludes with illustrative examples followed by a problems section; for greater clarity, some provide a listing of important mathematical relations.

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Fundamentals of Jet Propulsion with Applications is an introductory text in air-breathing jet propulsion including ramjets, turbojets, turbofans, and propjets. Aimed at upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, the book provides coverage of the basic operating principles, from cycle analysis through component design and system matching. A basic understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics is assumed, although many principles are thoroughly reviewed. Numerous examples and nearly 300 homework problems based on modern engines make this book an ideal teaching tool, as well as a valuable reference for practicing engineers. A CD included with the book contains example files and software to support the text. ... Read more

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An understandable perspective on the types of space propulsion systems necessary to enable low-cost space flights to Earth orbit and to the Moon and the future developments necessary for exploration of the solar system and beyond to the stars.

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not about electric vehicles
This book is about propulsion in outer space and has nothing at all to do with electric vehicles.

Great Book!
Great Book!Well written and easy to follow.Very informative of the field and subject matter.Great as an introduction to electric propulsion and for an advanced understanding.Chapters are supported with pictures and diagrams that illustrate the concepts presented.

A classic textbook
Has been the reference textbook on EP since many years. May need some updating, but it's still a great starting point. ... Read more

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The authors of this text have written a comprehensive introduction to the modeling and optimization problems encountered when designing new propulsion systems for passenger cars. It is intended for persons interested in the analysis and optimization of vehicle propulsion systems. Its focus is on the control-oriented mathematical description of the physical processes and on the model-based optimization of the system structure and of the supervisory control algorithms.

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Required Reading for Vehicle Drivetrain Enginerds
This is by far the best book on the topic I have found.If you plan to design or model any vehicle, but in particular a hybrid or electric vehicle, I recommend you own this book.

Specifically, a large portion of the mathematical models required for design-level calculations are available directly from the text.The text is very concise, making good use of external citations to remain thorough.Finally, the optimization case studies are very helpful in understanding hybrid design goals.

Highly Recommended for engineers and students with some experience in vehicles.

Hands-On Powertrain Design
If you're an expert or a student, or even a hobbyist with a lot of free time, anyone wanting to learn how to use numerical integrators (e.g. Matlab (c)) to model specific automobile components and vehicle performance should get this book.Here are a few components:Thermal Battery Models, Brushless DC Motors, Continuously Variable Transmissions, Pneumatic Accumulators, Fuel Reformers (for Fuel Cells), and of course IC Engines, Automatic Transmissions, and EVERYTHING in between.

You can essentially design and analyze whatever automotive powertrain you'd like, electric hybrids, fuel cells, or pure ICEs, and put it through any type of command or velocity based schedule.It's a very "hands-on" book.There's even an online resource with Matlab (c) examples.

The content vs. cost of the book is amazing.And not only do the authors explain various ways of modeling components, they emphasize the importance of the system and controls design.And the true wealth in this book is the optimization chapter.2 of 3 Appendices are devoted to Optimal Control Theory and Dynamic Programming.The 3rd contains 8 case studies as instructional examples. ... Read more

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Space propulsion systems have a great influence on our ability to travel to other planets or how cheap a satellite can provide TV programs. This book provides an up-to-date overview of all kinds of propulsion systems ranging from classical rocket technology, nuclear propulsion to electric propulsion systems, and further to micro-, propellantless and even breakthrough propulsion, which is a new program under development at NASA. The author shows the limitations of the present concepts and how they could look like in the future. Starting from historical developments, the reader is taken to a journey showing the amazing technology that has been put on hold for decades to be rediscovered in the near future to questions like how we can even reach other stars within a human lifetime. The author is actively involved in advanced propulsion research and contributes with his own experience to many of the presented topics. The book is written for anyone who is interested in how space travel can be revolutionized. ... Read more

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So little content, so much wrong
Wow.$50 for this little beauty.
The first chapter is a nice, but very brief (and consequently spotty), review of the history of rocketry, followed by a pretty good discussion of the physics or rocket flight.Gives the impression that this is going to be a pretty advanced text.
The next three chapters are so flawed as to be almost indigestible, featuring numerous erroneous statements and figures, as well as references to popular fiction as examples of technological innovation.The author displays a poor understanding of the current state of chemical propulsion and rocket technology.
The fifth and sixth chapters concern electric and micro-propulsion, and are handled rather well.
Chapter seven is a look at propellantless propulsion, not so much "advanced" as "speculative."
Chapter eight concerns "Breakthrough Propulsion."I was particularly intrigued (flabbergasted) by the implication that if we just wait a few years, limitations placed on space travel (mass and speed) by the Theory of Relativity will probably vanish.
Three short chapters of reasonably good content.Five short chapters of questionable merit.A pretty nice Further Reading section.$50.Wow.

interesting but...
such a small book for such a big price, if you at all interested in spacecraft propulsion you are sure know all but the equations in this book, it is informative, but only if you are completely ignorant of how spacecraft move through space, i like this book, but its too pricey for what you get.

Perhaps a useful overview, but riddled with errors
This slim book tries valiantly to summarize the entire range of space launch and in-space propulsion concepts, but does a questionable job of it.

The book has the usual problems of a very compressed summary -- some concepts, and many specific technologies and projects, are left out entirely, and there's no room to do more than briefly describe most of the concepts that are included.The level is variable:parts are apparently aimed at people with at least an undergraduate technical education -- there's lots of algebra, and more than a few differential equations -- yet many concepts are described only in qualitative terms, perhaps with a picture or diagram.Some references are to standard reference works or review articles intended for nonspecialists, while others are to specialized research papers likely to puzzle most readers who want more information -- assuming they can find the cited journals at all.

However, the book's major problem is that it's full of errors -- mostly minor individually, but distressing taken as a whole.I work in this field, and know many of the projects mentioned and researchers cited; without actively looking I noticed eleven errors in 38 pages.These range from a faulty diagram (Fig. 2.7) to a gross overstatement of the funding for one project, to fundamental errors in the descriptions of pulsed detonation engines ("a compression wave travels through the tube at the speed of sound" when in fact a detonation is a faster-than-sound process; a sonic or subsonic process is a deflagration) and pneumatic catapults.

If you want quick layman's introductions to a wide variety of advanced concepts, there are better summaries on line.

Best book about advanced propulsion concepts ever
This book is the most complete guide I've ever seen. The best part about this book is that anyone can read it and get something from it. Even a PhD in aerospace engineering can use it as a reference.

New ideas in, um, rocket science
I find the subject of this book, advanced space propulsion systems, very interesting.And there's plenty of good material in the book.Still, I wish it had delved into some of the topics in greater detail.And while I tend to try to be as comprehensive as possible when I cover a field, I have to admit that Tajmar covers some topics I would actually have skipped.

The book starts with a quick overview of rocket propulsion, including monopropellant and bipropellant engines.And we soon discover that Tajmar is going to take us from the fundamentals of rocket science into more speculative areas.He briefly discusses "advanced propellants" such as atomic hydrogen, metastable helium, and metallic hydrogen.Let's just say that in spite of (or maybe due to) my familiarity with these ideas, it would not have occurred to me to mention them in a book.

The author then evaluates launch assist technologies.These include aircraft assists, catapults, cannons, gas guns, ram accelerators, and electromagnetic (and magnetohydrodynamic) accelerators.There's even a mention of reducing drag with surface charging.

Next we get to nuclear propulsion.I would have expanded the section on fission propulsion, and thought twice about including the material on fusion propulsion and antimatter propulsion.

I think the best part of the book is the chapter on electric propulsion systems.There's plenty of information, including excellent photographs, of resistojets, arcjets, Hall thrusters, Kaufmann thrusters, Field Emission thrusters, Colloid thrusters, and more.Plus, there is a short section that could have been expanded on the threat of induced interactions between the plasma emitted by the propulsion system and the spacecraft.

Since this book looks to the future, that means a discussion of propulsion systems applicable for use on microspacecraft.Tajmar therefore includes a chapter on micropropulsion.

The next section is very interesting and not wholly speculative: "propellantless propulsion."That means tethers, laser propulsion, solar sails, and magnetic sails.Of these, I think solar sails surely deserved at least a few more pages.

The final chapter is a leap into what I think of as science fiction.That includes what I call "quantum propulsion" (an attempt to modify the vacuum and use the energy generated to propel a spacecraft).And it includes a attempts to couple gravitation and electromagnetism.And my, um, favorite: superconductor gravitational shielding.I might have omitted this chapter.

It's a useful book, but I think it could be improved. ... Read more

Product Description
Includes software

This seminal book on gas turbine technology has been a best-seller sinceit was first published in 1984. It now includes a comprehensive set ofsoftware programs that complement the text with problems and designanalyses. Software topics included are: atmosphere programs,quasi-one-dimensional flows programs (ideal constant-area heatinteraction, adiabatic constant-area flow with friction, rocket nozzleperformance, normal shock waves, oblique shock waves), gas turbineprograms (engine cycle analysis and engine off-design performance), androcket combustion programs (Tc and Pc given, Hc and Pc given, isentropicexpansion). Used as a standard text in more than 50 universities, the bookand software will continue to fulfill the need for a comprehensive modernbook on the principles of propulsion.

System Requirements:IBM PC 386/486/586/Pentium or compatible; 640 Kb RAMhard disk with 1.0 Mb of available disk space; EGA or better videocapability ... Read more

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This text provides an introduction to gas turbine engines and jet propulsion for aerospace or mechanical engineers. The text is divided into four parts: introduction to aircraft propulsion; basic concepts and one-dimensional/gas dynamics; parametric (design point) and performance (off-design) analysis of air breathing propulsion systems; and analysis and design of major gas turbine engine components (fans, compressors, turbines, inlets, nozzles, main burners, and afterburners).Design concepts are introduced early (aircraft performance in introductory chapter) and integrated throughout. Written with extensive student input on the design of the book, the book builds upon definitions and gradually develops the thermodynamics, gas dynamics, and gas turbine engine principles. The book contains over 100 worked examples and numerous homework problems so concepts are applied after they are introduced. Over 600 illustrations and pictures show basic concepts, trends, and design examples.Seven computer programs accompany the text, which allow for rapid calculation of trends, “what if” questions, conceptual design, homework problems, and homework verification. The software runs in the Windows operating system on PC-compatible systems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Outstanding Textbook
The book introduces the theory and operating principles of gas turbine engines.The fundamental concepts of the turbine engines design are spelled out. The primary systems and accessories of the gas turbine engine are also discussed.

The book provides an excellent foundation in gas turbine engines and jet propulsion theory for aerospace or mechanical engineers. It is presented at the graduate and senior undergraduate level and provides a comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals in a reader-friendly manner that also works beautifully as a professional reference.

The book is well written and easy to follow with clear explanations and numerous illustrations and pictures to reinforce the basic concepts, trends, and design examples. The book also has several worked examples and many homework problems all which help the reader to grasp and apply the concepts. This is one of the best books available on the market on gas turbine engines and is therefore highly recommended.

Best I have seen
I'm a senior aerospace engineering student and am the propulsion lead for my aircraft design team.This book is very readable, understandable, and applicable to what I'm doing.I've looked through several other books and this one (as well as Mattingly's Aircraft Engine Design) has the most useful information and has been very helpful.

complete turbine book
This has got to be the most complete turbine book I have ever seen.Containing pretty much everything on cycle analysis, it even provides a good review of thermodynamics and compressible flow.Itdoes, however, look to be a little difficult to teach from with eqautions and graphs flying about, but to the knowledged user it will serve as a great and complete reference.(There are some errors in the text you might want to correct found on the book's webpage.)

BestTextbook on Engine Performance
This is the best textbook written on the modeling and performance prediction of gas turbine engines. A systematic method is used to model a variety of engines from the basic turbojet to the advanced afterburning turbofan used in modern fighters. Performance predictions include the effect of engine controls - a unique feature. Turbomachinery design includes structural considerations. This book is a great textbook for junior/senior level courses in aerospace/mechanical engineering. It is being used for a basic course in gas turbine engine and a followup course in engine component design...

A Very Good Book With Lots of Useful Information
I bought the book "Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion" in Augustof 1999 and I still read it almost everyday. It is a very interesting book,but it has a seriousflaw in that there are so many errors, it appearsthat the editor(s) were asleep or out to lunch. It was a greatdisserviceto the author, as I think he was shortchanged by the publisher. Being aformer member of the USAF, myself I feel that his work was more meticulousthan this. Perhaps the publisher was in such a hurry to hit the presses atall costs, that this is the result. This seems to be the trend in recentyears. I believe that one of the major networks did and expose regardingmajor publishing house oversights in this area.

Jim ... Read more

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A 130-page book presenting information that antigravityhas been and is being seriously investigated by leading aircraftindustries as well as the government. The theme is that T. TownsendBrown's propulsion method, once developed, will usher in an age offlight so revolutionary it will make all previous aviation the StoneAge of flight. Included are two historical reports from 1956 onelectrogravitics ("electrogravity") with an updated article byDr. Paul LaViolette showing "there is substantial evidence that theelectrogravitics research of the 1950s actually resulted in the B-2Stealth Bomber auxiliary propulsion system." Thought provoking andexciting to read with supporting illustrations and patent copies. ... Read more

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THERE IS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!
THIS BOOK POINT OUT THAT THERE IS MORE GOING ON WITH THIS PLAIN THAN MEETS THE EYE!IF IT WAS JUST A JET IT WOULDENT BE CLASIFIED! THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PLAIN ARE ELECTRIFIED! YEA ITS CLASSIFIED! GREAT BOOK!

Good, rigorous treatment of the topic
This is a good place to start delving into the subject. Contains a little more than the plethora of "lifter" website and in fact distinguishes that the "lifter" technology is but one form of research into "electrogravitics."

This is a relatively thin book, but dense with information. The book starts with details of the state of the art in the 50s and 60s, and then wraps up with some essays from the 90s speculating on a link with the B-2 bomber. There are some current, short essays in the form of forwards and prefaces. The book has diagrams, a pretty good glossary, and a tech chronology.

Great Collection of readings
A great book for anyone into electrogravitics systems or with any real interest in new propulsion technology. This book is made up of several reports and writings pieced together. Some Physics is a must to understand this book. If you are not at all familiar with the some basic principles it will be hard to understand what much the book speaks of. The author takes for granted a certain level of Physics education and familiarity with the subject.

Only other thing is that this book takes about a month to get, but it is worth the wait.

Electrogravitics Primer
For anyone wanting to learn about electrogravitics, this is the book. Thomas Valone explains the in's and out's of this fascinating subject. Theappendixes and references he includes only enhance the book. I would liketo see more like it. ... Read more

Product Description
Aerospace Propulsion Systems is a unique book focusing on each type of propulsion system commonly used in aerospace vehicles today: rockets, piston aero engines, gas turbine engines, ramjets, and scramjets. Dr. Thomas A. Ward introduces each system in detail, imparting an understanding of basic engineering principles, describing key functionality mechanisms used in past and modern designs, and provides guidelines for student design projects. With a balance of theory, fundamental performance analysis, and design, the book is specifically targeted to students or professionals who are new to the field and is arranged in an intuitive, systematic format to enhance learning.

• Covers all engine types, including piston aero engines
• Design principles presented in historical order for progressive understanding
• Focuses on major elements to avoid overwhelming or confusing readers
• Presents example systems from the US, the UK, Germany, Russia, Europe, China, Japan, and India
• Richly illustrated with detailed photographs
• Cartoon panels present the subject in an interesting, easy-to-understand way
• Contains carefully constructed problems (with a solution manual available to the educator)
• Lecture slides and additional problem sets for instructor use

Advanced undergraduate students, graduate students and engineering professionals new to the area of propulsion will find Aerospace Propulsion Systems a highly accessible guide to grasping the key essentials. Field experts will also find that the book is a very useful resource for explaining propulsion issues or technology to engineers, technicians, businessmen, or policy makers. Post-graduates involved in multi-disciplinary research or anybody interested in learning more about spacecraft, aircraft, or engineering would find this book to be a helpful reference.

Lecture materials for instructors available at www.wiley.com/go/wardaero

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Throughout most of the twentieth century, electric propulsion was considered the technology of the future. Now, the future has arrived.

This important new book explains the fundamentals of electric propulsion for spacecraft and describes in detail the physics and characteristics of the two major electric thrusters in use today, ion and Hall thrusters. The authors provide an introduction to plasma physics in order to allow readers to understand the models and derivations used in determining electric thruster performance. They then go on to present detailed explanations of:

• Thruster principles

• Ion thruster plasma generators and accelerator grids

• Hollow cathodes

• Hall thrusters

• Ion and Hall thruster plumes

• Flight ion and Hall thrusters

Based largely on research and development performed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and complemented with scores of tables, figures, homework problems, and references, Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion and Hall Thrusters is an indispensable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing to enter the aerospace industry. It also serves as an equally valuable resource for professional engineers already at work in the field. ... Read more