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Brian Russell Donius
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Advisor: Dr. Joshua Rovey
Abstract
Dual mode propulsion is a concept to use common resources in multiple modes of propulsion. This document details the quantification of ionic liquid performance as storable rocket propellants using Chemical Equilibrium with Applications and compares the results with Hydrazine and UDMH. Specific Impulse is found to be 3-12% less than traditional propellants. Density impulse is found to superior to traditional propellants. Planned work for electrical propulsion assessment and mission analysis are also related.
After two years of full time enrollment at Florissant Valley Community College, Brian Russell Donius transferred into the Mechanical and Aerospace Department at the University of Missouri Rolla in the fall of 2005. Brian was the recipient of two NASA Exploration Space Mission Directorate internships through Missouri Space Grant Consortium. First as a corporate intern at FastMetrix a firm founded by a UMR alumnus in the area of LIDAR technology applied to the Altair project. Secondly as a member of the propulsion branch of Marshall Space Flight Center working on both the Aries I and the Altair accent engine. He successfully completed his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering in the spring of 2008 and is now pursuing a Master degree in Aerospace Engineering. Brian is also the present president of the Society of Flight Test Engineers local chapter. Brian is currently researching dual mode space propulsion under Dr. Joshua Rovey and hopes to complete his thesis in the spring of 2010.
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