User interface and operational issues with thermionic space power systemsThermionic space power systems have unique features which facilitate predeployment operations, provide operational flexibility and simplify the interface with the user. These were studied in some detail during the SP-100 program from 1983 to 1985. Three examples are reviewed in this paper: (1) system readiness verification in the prelaunch phase; (2) startup, shutdown, and dormancy in the operations phase; (3) part-load operation in the operations phase.
Document ID
19880035470
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dahlberg, R. C. (GA Technologies, Inc. San Diego, CA, United States)
Fisher, C. R. (GA Technologies, Inc. San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space nuclear power systems 1986
Location: Albuquerque, MN
Country: United States
Start Date: January 13, 1986
Sponsors: ANS, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USAF