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Nuclear Pulse Propulsion
- Source :
- IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 12:177-182
- Publication Year :
- 1965
- Publisher :
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 1965.
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Abstract
- A general technical description and programmatic review of nuclear pulse propulsion activities over the last decade is presented. Major problem areas are reviewed together with the status of current research efforts. Sufficient technical information is now available to predict achievable propulsion systems performance with a rather high degree of confidence based on current materials and nuclear technology. Expected performance is summarized for one specific small propulsion module capable of being orbited by a Saturn V ELV. Finally, technical routes to achieve substantial performance improvements beyond those currently indicated are discussed.
- Subjects :
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Engineering
Space technology
Spacecraft propulsion
business.industry
In-space propulsion technologies
Propulsion
Nuclear pulse propulsion
Nuclear technology
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
Performance engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Aerospace engineering
Nuclear propulsion
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 00189499
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........e46a4ee0e7f33b41f7628af19090a9a2
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tns.1965.4323511