Propellant Properties Tables Appendix B: Common Regression Rate Correlations Appendix C: Example Design Calculations Appendix D: Test Stand Checklist and Safety Forms Appendix E: Open-Source Hybrid Rocket Design Tools Appendix F: Glossary of Terms Appendix G: Further Reading and Key Papers

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5.1 Multi-Port Fuel Grains 5.2 Liquefying Fuels (Paraffin-based Systems) 5.3 Swirl and Vortex Injection 5.4 Embedded Oxidizer and Additives