Upcoming Hypersonic Tests Offer Potential for Pulsed Combustion

Credit: GE/NASA
Various forms of unsteady or pulse detonation combustion in the future could feature turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) engine concepts that form part of NASA’s ongoing studies into highly reliable, reusable launch systems. These air-breathing systems are designed to enable fast-turnaround launcher...

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