Systems aspects of a space nuclear reactor power systemVarious system aspects of a 300-kW nuclear reactor power system for spacecraft have been investigated. Special attention is given to the cases of a reusable OTV and a space-based radar. It is demonstrated that the stowed length of the power system is important to mission design, and that orbital storage for months to years may be needed for missions involving orbital assembly.
Document ID
19890027956
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jaffe, L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Fujita, T. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Beatty, R. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bhandari, P. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Chow, E. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Deininger, W. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Ewell, R. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Grossman, M. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Bloomfield, H. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Heller, J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)