JF Ptak Science Books
Feodosiev, V.I. (Vsevelod Ivanovich, b 1916 ) and G.B. Siniarev, Introduction to Rocket Engineering. Defense Industry Publishing House, Moscow, 1958. 11x8.5", 2 volumes, printed on one side of the leaf only, 340pp. Printed on an odd, faintly-lined/enumerated stock by some sort of photomechanical process; with paper wrapper covers and cloth-covered spines; and with the title for the cover of each volume cut-and-pasted. Very good condition overall. There are no copies of this edition located in WorldCat. SOLD
Provenance: Library of Congress, via NASA (Division of Research Information), with a rubber stamped receiving date of July 30 1959).
I assume that this is a translation-on-demand for federal use.
Abstract/summary of the work by the Academic Press 1959 version of this publication:
"Introduction to Rocket Technology focuses on the dynamics, technologies, aerodynamics, ballistics, theory of servomechanisms, principles of navigation instruments, and electronics involved in rocket technology."
"The publication first takes a look at the basic relationships in the theory of reactive motion; types of jet propelled aircraft and their basic construction; and types of reaction motors and their construction. Discussions focus on air breathing motors, anti-aircraft rockets, long range bombardment rockets, surface to surface, short range bombardment missiles, thrust of a rocket motor, and operating efficiency of a rocket motor. The text then examines rocket motor fuels and processes in the combustion chamber of a rocket motor."
[V-1, from page 42]
To my eye it seems as though there is a lot of material here concerning the V2, including schematics. There is also material on what very much looks like the "Wasserfall" anti-aircraft weapon (Ferngelenkte Flakrakete C-2), though it is not named so, but by the diagram it certainly seems to be the weapon
[V2, from page 46]
Table of contents and pagination compared to the online version (Introduction to Rocket Technology, published by Academic Press in 1959), with the online version title and pagination in parenthesis. (This copy measures 27cm while the Academic Press copy is 24cm.)
[From page 72]
And what I think is the Wasserfall:
Chapters I-X:
- Introduction, pp 4-14
- I - Basic Relations of Reactive Propulsion Theory, pp 15-28, (The Basic Relationships in the Theory of Reactive Motion, Pages 10-24)
- II - Types of Jet Propulsion Vehicles and Fundamentals of their Design, pp 30-65 (Types of Jet Propelled Aircraft and Their Basic Construction, Pages 25-68)
- III - Types of Jet Populsion Engines, their Design and Performance Features, pp 69-98 (Types of Reaction Motors, Their Construction and Operational Characteristics, Pages 62-90)
- IV - Rocket Engine Propellants, pp 98-138 (Rocket Motor Fuels, Pages 91-126)
- V - The Processes in the Rocket Engine Combustion Chamber, pp 139-173 (The Processes in the Combustion Chamber of a Rocket Motor, Pages 127-160)
- VI - Flow of Products of Combustion Through the Rcket Engine Nozzle, pp 174-215 ( Flow of the Combustion Products through the Nozzle of a Rocket Motor, Pages 161-199)
- VII - Forces and Moments Acting on a Rocket in Flight, pp 216-265 (Forces and Moments Acting on the Rocket in Flight, Pages 200-248)
- VIII - Flight Path of a Rocket, pp 266-289, (Rocket Flight Trajectory, Pages 249-272)
- IX - Fundamental Principles of Stabilization and Guidance, pp 290-338 (The Basic Principles of Stabilization and Steering, Pages 273-321)
- X - Associated Ground Equipment and Launching Devices, pp 339-370, (Ground Equipment and Launching Devices, Pages 322-340)
[From page 37]
Notes
1. "In 1946 Lewis had created a Division of Research Information at NACA headquarters, prompted by "the greater productive capacity of the laboratories, combined with the greater need for the quick application of research findings by the military services and the aircraft industry as a result of the rapid changes taking place in the science of aeronautics. Each of the three subordinate offices in this new division was intended to solve one phase of the problem" (of information dissemination). history.nasa.gov/SP-4103/ch10.htm
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