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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Technology - Summary of FY 1991 Interagency Panel PlanningAn Interagency (NASA/DOE/DOD) technical panel has been working in 1991 to evaluate nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) concepts on a consistent basis, and to continue technology development project planning for a joint project in nuclear propulsion for Space Exploration Initiative (SEI). This paper summarizes the efforts of the panel to date and summarizes the technology plans defined for NTP. Concepts were categorized based on probable technology readiness data, and innovative 'proof-of-concept' tests and analyses were defined. While further studies will be required to provide a consistent comparison of all of the NTP concepts, the current status of the studies is presented.
Document ID
19910067872
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Clark, John S.
(NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Mcdaniel, Patrick
(USAF, Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB NM, United States)
Howe, Steven
(Los Alamos National Laboratory NM, United States)
Stanley, Marland
(Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Idaho Falls, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1991
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-3631
E-6639
Accession Number
91A52495
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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