Introduction and Disclaimer
Brief explanation of the purpose of the book.

Composite Propellant
What is composite propellant. Explains why we use composite grains. Gives an example formulation.

Specific Impulse
A definition. Explains what specific impulse is and gives examples.

Propellant Grain Geometry
Explains grain shape variations with some examples.

The Components of the Solid Fuel Rocket Engine
A cutaway diagram with explanation of functional parts.

The Mathematical Model - Derivation of Formulae
Derivation of the chamber pressure formula using simple conventions.

Burn Rate and Chamber Pressure
Explanation of propellant pressure sensitivity. Final version of chamber pressure formula.

Propellant Measurements
How to measure propellant characteristics. Example calculation.

Design Considerations
Scaling effects. Designing for mission goals.

Designing a Simple Motor
Step by step example design and performance evaluation.

Maximum Propellant Volume - A Derivation
Derivation to show limits of total performance based on motor casing and propellant parameters.

Engine Performance Analysis In Design
How to write computer models for different grain shapes. Three examples with derivations. How to use a spreadsheet for computer modeling.

The Rocket Nozzle
How the nozzle affects thrust. How to design nozzles.

Vehicle Flight Analysis
An explanation of the basic forces acting on a rocket vehicle. This information can be used to create simple ballistic computer models.

Static Testing
A brief look at how static tests are performed.

Conclusion
A comparison and proof of the book conventions. Shows how the book's conventions relate to other standards.