Analyses of rotating detonation engine with aerospike nozzle under different ambient pressures

Key Points

• Enhanced thrust performance occurs with increased combustion efficiency at optimal ambient pressure.
• Thrust performance improvements reached up to 15% under ideal conditions, indicating potential for advanced propulsion systems.
• Analysis involved varying ambient pressure to observe effects on thrust generation and combustion dynamics.
• Optimization of aerospike nozzle design may significantly affect engine performance across different atmospheric conditions.