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Selection of a pump-fed propulsion system for planetary exploration missionsA study has been conducted to select the most desirable pump-fed propellant feed system approach for planetary spacecraft. Four systems, including two battery powered and two gas generator driven systems, were considered. Complete propulsion system schematics were developed, including preliminary detailed design of both the electric motor and the gas turbine pump drives. Utilizing a Figure-of-Merit system which included consideration for reliability, development risk, complexity and growth potential as well as weight, the advanced battery powered electric motor drive system was selected for continued development at JPL.
Document ID
19810057789
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Auslander, T. W. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Estey, P. N. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Boretz, J. E. (TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1981
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 81-1412
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: US
Start Date: July 27, 1981
End Date: July 29, 1981
Sponsors: ASME, AIAA, SAE
Accession Number
81A42193
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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