Open AccessBlazing the trailway - Nuclear electric propulsion and its technology program plans
Author(s) -
Michael J. Doherty
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
conference on advanced sei technologies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.1991-3441
Subject(s) - electrically powered spacecraft propulsion , propulsion , engineering , manufacturing engineering , computer science , nuclear engineering , systems engineering , aerospace engineering , aeronautics
An overview is given of the plans for a program in nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) technology for outer space applications being considered by NASA, DOE, and DOD. Possible missions using NEP are examined, and NEP technology plans are addressed regarding concept development, systems engineering, nuclear fuels, power conversion, thermal management, power management and distribution, electric thrusters, facilities, and issues related to safety and environment. The programmatic characteristics are considered.
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