Daniel ChenLH₂ and LOX Cryogenic Fuel: The Cleanest Source Of PropulsionThe combination of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen has been widely regarded as the cleanest rocket propellant in the modern era.Feb 25, 2024Feb 25, 2024
Daniel ChenThe Impressive Feat of Engineering Behind Jet EnginesSince the first powered airplane was invented by the Wright brothers in 1903, aviation has reimagined how people travel. In the early…Aug 20, 20233Aug 20, 20233
Daniel ChenAn Overview of Ramjet and Scramjet PropulsionTurbojet engines are wonderful until you want to fly at high supersonic or hypersonic speeds. At that point, ramjets (or even scramjets!)…Feb 11, 2024Feb 11, 2024
Daniel ChenAfterburners: To the Speed of Sound And BeyondMach 1. The speed of sound. Humans have attempted to surpass this barrier in a myriad of ways, but it wasn’t until the invention of…Feb 18, 2024Feb 18, 2024
Daniel ChenPrinciples of Thrust VectoringIn simple terms, thrust vectoring (also known as thrust vectoring control, or TVC) increases the roll, pitch, and yaw abilities of the…Jan 28, 2024Jan 28, 2024
