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Interplanetary propulsion using inertial fusionInertial fusion can be used to power spacecraft within the solar system and beyond. Such spacecraft have the potential for short duration manned mission performance exceeding other technologies. A study was conducted to assess the systems aspects of inertial as applied to such missions, based on the conceptual engine design of Hyde (1983). The required systems for an entirely new spacecraft design called VISTA that is based on the use of DT fuel is described. Preliminary design details are given for the power conversion and power conditioning systems for manned missions to Mars of total duration of about 100 days.
Document ID
19880014889
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Orth, Charles D.
(Lawrence Livermore National Lab. CA., United States)
Hoffman, Nate
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA., United States)
Murray, Kathy
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA., United States)
Klein, Gail
(Jet Propulsion Lab. California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena., United States)
Diaz, Franklin Chang
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: New Mexico Univ., Transactions of the Fourth Symposium on Space Nuclear Power Systems
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
88N24273
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: W-7405-ENG-38
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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