Re: Armchair analysis of Delta performance shortfall

From: Paul F. Dietz (dietz_at_dls.net)
Date: 01/09/05


Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2005 16:25:34 -0600

Dr John Stockton wrote:

> A small solid-fuel rocket fixed in the flame duct and ignited shortly
> before hydrogen release should shift said fireball out of harm's way -
> think water-jet suction pump, as used in chemistry labs. Be sure to fit
> it the right way round, and don't make it too big.

I suspect a steam jet would be cheaper (and more reusable.)

        Paul



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