Nomenclature

Author: Leonardo Pinero-Perez
Written: 2018 · Report, University of Texas at Arlington
Original: Full report · 120 pages
Contents: Nomenclature · Chapter I · II · III · IV · V · VI · VII · VIII · IX · X · XI · Appendix · References
Ref: MAE 4351-2018

Converted from the original PDF on 8 Nov 2026 with Claude Opus 5.5. The wording is unchanged, except: two classmates’ names are replaced by their roles, Figure 54 (an attendance sheet) is omitted, and my name is spelled without accents. Equations, figures and numbering follow the original. Conversion not yet checked against the PDF.

$A$: Historical Trend Constant
$B$: Historical Trend Constant
$C$: Coefficient (defined by subscript)
$D$: Drag Force
$g$: Gravitational Constant at Earth’s Surface
$I C I$: Industrial Capability Index
$I_{p}$: Propulsive Index
$I_{s p}$: Specific Impulse
$I_{s t r}$: Structural Index
$M$: Mach Number
$M Y$: Man-years (engineering)
$N$: Mission Parameter (integer number, such as crew members)
$\dot{q}$: Heat Convection
$R$: Geometric Radius
$r_{O / F}$: Oxidizer to Fuel Ratio
$S$: Reference Area
$T$: Thrust
$W$: Weight
$V$: Velocity
$V O L$: Volume
$β$: Mach-related Flight Parameter, $\sqrt{M^{2} - 1}$
$γ$: Flight Path Angle
$ε$: Emissivity (Blackbody Radiation)
$ρ$: Density

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