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Effect of Correlation on Multi-Engine Rocket Propulsion SystemsA matter of great concern in the design and operation of multi-engine rocket propulsion systems is the effect of the premature shutdown of one engine on the vehicle. This probability that a premature shutdown will cause a vehicle loss is termed correlation. Based on airbreathing experiences as well as rocket engine data the best estimate of this correlation is made and then applied to the overall multi-engine reliability problem to demonstrate its potential effect. At this point, follow-on analyses are pointed out that illustrate how any potential failures that may cause a correlatable event can be eliminated; thus bringing this correlation to almost 0.
Document ID
19900009151
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Baker, J. R.
(Pratt and Whitney Aircraft West Palm Beach, FL, United States)
Breneman, J. E.
(Pratt and Whitney Aircraft West Palm Beach, FL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Johns Hopkins Univ., The 1989 JANNAF Propulsion Meeting, Volume 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
90N18467
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-36868
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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