ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS ROCKET ENGINE TYPES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site pulse detonation engine A small-scale pulse detonation engine being developed at Marsahll Space Flight Center that uses an automotive ignition system to initiate supersonic combustion waves through a 10-cm-long tube A rocket engine that works somewhat like an automobile engine, by injecting fuel and oxidizer into long cylinders and igniting the mixture with a spark plug. The explosive pressure of the detonation pushes the exhaust out the open end of the cylinder, providing thrust to the vehicle. Pulse detonation technology is one of the approaches to future low-cost launch vehicles being investigated at Marshall Space Flight Center which could lead to lightweight, low-cost rocket engines. The pulse-jet and the nuclear pulse rocket operate using the same principle of repeated controlled explosions. Related categories    • ADVANCED PROPULSION CONCEPTS    • ROCKET ENGINE TYPES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP