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Long Range Inhabited Surface Transportation System Power Source for the Exploration of Mars (Manned Mars Mission)A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell system is identified as a viable power source for a long range inhabited surface transportation system for the exploration of Mars. Power system weights and power requirements are determined as a function of vehicle weight. For vehicles weighing from 2700 to 7300 kg in LEO, the total power system weight ranges from 1140 to 1860 kg, with the reactants and energy conversion hardware (fuel cells, reactant storage, and radiator) weighing 430 to 555 kg and 610 to 1110 kg, respectively. Vehicle power requirements range from 45 kW for a 2700 kg vehicle to 110 kW for a 7300 kg vehicle. Power system specific weights and power profiles for housekeeping and the operation of scientific equipment such as coring drills and power tools are also specified.
Document ID
19870008319
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lisa Kohout (Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Mark Banyai (Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Robert Amick (Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Manned Mars Missions Working Group Papers: Volume 1, Section 1-4
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion and Power
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-89320-VOL-1
Meeting Information
Meeting: Manned Mars Missions Workshop
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: US
Start Date: June 10, 1985
End Date: June 14, 1985
Sponsors: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Accession Number
87N17752
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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