Author: Charles L. Whitmarsh (Jr.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fast reactors
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Neutronic Design for a Lithium-cooled Reactor for Space Applications
Author: Charles L. Whitmarsh (Jr.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fast reactors
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
NASA Technical Note
Author: Nuclear Science Abstracts
Author: Radioisotope Power Systems
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309138574
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Spacecraft require electrical energy. This energy must be available in the outer reaches of the solar system where sunlight is very faint. It must be available through lunar nights that last for 14 days, through long periods of dark and cold at the higher latitudes on Mars, and in high-radiation fields such as those around Jupiter. Radioisotope power systems (RPSs) are the only available power source that can operate unconstrained in these environments for the long periods of time needed to accomplish many missions, and plutonium-238 (238Pu) is the only practical isotope for fueling them. Plutonium-238 does not occur in nature. The committee does not believe that there is any additional 238Pu (or any operational 238Pu production facilities) available anywhere in the world.The total amount of 238Pu available for NASA is fixed, and essentially all of it is already dedicated to support several pending missions-the Mars Science Laboratory, Discovery 12, the Outer Planets Flagship 1 (OPF 1), and (perhaps) a small number of additional missions with a very small demand for 238Pu. If the status quo persists, the United States will not be able to provide RPSs for any subsequent missions.
Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration
Author: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and MedicinePublisher:
ISBN: 9780309684804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration identifies primary technical and programmatic challenges, merits, and risks for developing and demonstrating space nuclear propulsion technologies of interest to future exploration missions. This report presents key milestones and a top-level development and demonstration roadmap for performance nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion systems and identifies missions that could be enabled by successful development of each technology.
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 1460
Book Description
Lists citations with abstracts for aerospace related reports obtained from world wide sources and announces documents that have recently been entered into the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Database.
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors
Author: International Atomic Energy AgencyPublisher:
ISBN: 9789201079077
Category : Liquid metal cooled reactors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents a survey of worldwide experience gained with fast breeder reactor design, development and operation. Coverage includes state of the art of liquid metal fast reactor development; lead-bismuth cooled (LBC) ship reactor operation experience and LBC fast power reactor development; and treatment and disposal of spent sodium.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of DocumentsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1290
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1386
Book Description