DEPARTMENT OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Internal Assessment Test I

Academic Year (2018-2019)
1.5
Sem V Duration
Subject Subject BASICS OF ROCKETS Hr
15AE564
Code Name AND MISSILES
Date 20/09/2018 Max.marks 50

Each Full Question below carries 15 marks

CO Code Course Outcomes
Identify the types of space launch vehicles and missiles.
CO306.4.1
Distinguish the solid and liquid propellant motors.
CO306.4.2

The following are the learning levels according Blooms taxonomy

L1 – Remember L2- Understand L3-Apply L4-Analyze L5-Evaluate L6-Create
Learning
Q. No. MODULE-1 MARKS CO Code Level
Define the following
a) Rockets
b) Missiles CO306.4. L1
1 a 5
c) Spacecraft 1
d) Launch vehicle
e) Space Probe
Classify the different types of spacecraft and also Launch Vehicles with CO306.4.
1 b 12 L2
examples 1
CO306.4.
2 a Describe the layout of a Military missile and explain the different components 12 L3
1
Compare the mission profile of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( Recoverable) CO306.4.
2 b 5 L1
with respect to a Reusable Launch Vehicle. 1
Illustrate the different types of Thrust curve which is available for a Rocket CO306.4.
3 a 6 L2
Motor 1
CO306.4.
3 b Define Aeronomy? How will you Obtain the Aeronomic Properties? 5 L2
1
CO306.4.
3 c What is the significance of Clustering of Rockets explain with diagram? 6 L2
1
Explain the different types of Propellant system used in Rockets and Missiles
CO306.4.
4 a with diagram. 12 L2
1
Provide Short notes on:
CO306.4.
4 b 1) GSLV 5 L2
1
2) ARIANE-V
Provide the different performance parameter used in Rocket design with CO306.4.
5 a 10 L3
necessary equations. 1
A rocket engine is tested under ideal condition. The exhaust velocity is 2000 m/s
CO306.4.
5 b through a nozzle of area 2.5 m2. The mass flow rate is 200 kg/s. Obtain the 5 L3
1
specific impulse of propellant and thrust developed. Assume g = 9.81 m/s2
CO306.4.
5 c What is the advantage of staging in rockets 2 L2
1
Establish the importance of Guidance system in a Missile also explain the CO306.4.
6 16 L2
different types of Guidance system used in missiles? 1
 Learning
Q. No MODULE-II MARKS CO Level
1 a Explain the basic construction of a Solid rocket motor and its application? 5 CO306.4.2 L2
Define Propellant Grain? Explain the Propellant Configuration for
1 b 8 CO306.4.2 L3
different thrust Profiles?
1 c Provide any four terminologies associated with Propellant Grain 4 CO306.4.2 L2
2 a Provide the requirement of Ignition system in a Solid Rocket Motor? 4 CO306.4.2 L2

2 b
Explain the types of Ignition systems used in Solid Rocket motor 8 CO306.4.2 L2
2 c Write a Short note on “ Igniter Mountings” 5 CO306.4.2 L3
Explain the Solid Rocket motor components with necessary sketches and
3 a also provide examples of materials used in different components of rocket 10 CO306.4.2 L3
motor.
Explain the different types of Propellants used in a Solid Rocket with
3 b 5 CO306.4.2
necessary examples
Expand the Following:
a) HTPB
3 c b) PBAN 2 CO306.4.2 L2
c) GAP
d) HMX
4 a Explain the construction of Liquid Propellant Rocket with a neat sketch 5 CO306.4.2 L2
Explain the different types of Feed systems used in Liquid propellant rocket
4 b 12 CO306.4.2 L2
with necessary diagram
5 a Classify Liquid Propellants with necessary examples 10 CO306.4.2 L2
5 b What is Propellant Slosh? How it can be Controlled? 3 CO306.4.2 L2
Match the Following

RFNA - LOX/LH2

WARHEAD - HNO3 + NO2

5 c 4 CO306.4.2 L1
ISP 3200 Sec - HMX

Cryogenic - LOX/UDMH

6 a Explain the different types of Cooling techniques used in Thrust Chamber 8 CO306.4.2 L2
Provide the different types of Injectors used in Liquid Rockets with necessary
6 b 6 CO306.4.2 L2
diagram
Write a Short note on:
6 c 1. Geysering Effects 3 CO306.4.2 L1
2. Propellant Hammer

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