This thesis investigates hybrid propulsion in the context of experimental rocketry, starting from a general overview of different propulsion systems and highlighting the advantages and limitations of hybrid technology compared to alternative solutions. The core of the work focuses on the experimental activity carried out within a student project at the University of Padua, which led to the design of a sounding rocket with hybrid motor. The experiment enabled the collection and analysis of data for characterizing the motor’s behavior and validating theoretical performance predictions. The results confirm that hybrid propulsion represents an effective compromise between safety, simplicity, and performance, making it particularly suitable for educational purposes and for the development of university-level experimental rockets.
La tesi analizza la propulsione ibrida nel contesto dei razzi sperimentali, partendo da un inquadramento generale delle diverse tipologie di propulsione e mettendo in evidenza i vantaggi e le limitazioni della tecnologia ibrida rispetto ad altre soluzioni. La parte centrale del lavoro è dedicata all’attività sperimentale condotta nell’ambito di un progetto studentesco dell’Università di Padova, che ha portato alla progettazione di un sounding rocket a propulsione ibrida. Tale sperimentazione ha permesso di raccogliere e analizzare dati utili alla caratterizzazione del comportamento del motore e alla validazione delle prestazioni teoriche attese. I risultati ottenuti confermano come la propulsione ibrida rappresenti un compromesso efficace tra sicurezza, semplicità e performance, rendendola particolarmente adatta per scopi didattici e per lo sviluppo di razzi sperimentali universitari.
Analisi e sperimentazione di sistemi ibridi per propulsione aerospaziale: il caso studio di un razzo universitario
TREVISIOL, RICCARDO
2025/2026
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This thesis investigates hybrid propulsion in the context of experimental rocketry, starting from a general overview of different propulsion systems and highlighting the advantages and limitations of hybrid technology compared to alternative solutions. The core of the work focuses on the experimental activity carried out within a student project at the University of Padua, which led to the design of a sounding rocket with hybrid motor. The experiment enabled the collection and analysis of data for characterizing the motor’s behavior and validating theoretical performance predictions. The results confirm that hybrid propulsion represents an effective compromise between safety, simplicity, and performance, making it particularly suitable for educational purposes and for the development of university-level experimental rockets.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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