Implication of Fuels in Performance of Single-stage Launch Vehicle with Hybrid Rocket Engine

摘要

A single-stage hybrid rocket is necessary in order to efficiently perform the scientific observations and experiments. The primary objective of the present conceptual design is that the sufficient downrange and duration time in the low thermosphere is obtained in order to efficiently observe aurora, which is one of the recent topics in the scientific area, as well as holding down initial gross weight. The achievement of the mission as the observation of aurora using single-stage launch vehicle with hybrid rocket engine has been investigated by using design informatics. Moreover, the implication of fuels for the design requirements has also been investigated. As a result, the design information regarding the relationship among the design requirements, the influence regarding design variables for design requirements, and also implications of solid fuels for the performance were revealed.