Published 1991 | Version v1
Report Metadata-only

Upgraded NERVA systems: Enabler nuclear system

Creators

Description

The NERVA/Rover Enabler technology enables to go on a low risk, short-term program to meet the requirements of the Mars mission and maybe some lunar missions. The following subject areas are covered: NERVA technology - the foundation for tomorrow's space missions; NERVA/Rover reactor system test sequence; NERVA engine development program; nuclear thermal reactor capability based on many related Westinghouse technology programs; investment in Rover/Nerva technology; synergistic applications of NERVA technology; flow schematic of the NDR engine; the NERVA nuclear subsystem; and technology evolution

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion: A Joint NASA/DOE/DOD Workshop
Imprint Pagination
vp.
Journal Page Range
p. 105-126.
Report number
N--92-11088

Conference

Title
a joint NASA/DOE/DOD workshop.
Acronym
Nuclear thermal propulsion
Dates
10-12 Jul 1990.
Place
Cleveland, OH (United States).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
23040190
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FEASIBILITY STUDIES; NERVA REACTOR; PLANNING; PROPULSION SYSTEMS; RESEARCH PROGRAMS; ROCKETS; SPECIFICATIONS; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; US DOE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Descriptors DEC
MANAGEMENT; MOBILE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; PROPULSION REACTORS; REACTORS; SPACE POWER REACTORS; SPACE PROPULSION REACTORS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
NASA-CP--10079; E--6456; NAS--1.55:10079; CONF-9007234--.