Published 1980 | Version v1
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Reactor/Brayton power systems for nuclear electric spacecraft

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Description

Studies are currently underway to assess the technological feasibility of a nuclear-reactor-powered spacecraft propelled by electric thrusters. The purpose of this study was to provide comparative information on a closed cycle gas turbine power conversion system

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Volume
1
Series
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Page Range
732-737

Conference

Title
15. intersociety energy conversion engineering conference.
Dates
18 - 22 Aug 1980.
Place
Seattle, WA, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
13700340
Subject category
S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BRAYTON CYCLE; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; GAS TURBINES; POWER GENERATION; SPACE PROPULSION REACTORS; SPECIFICATIONS
Descriptors DEC
MOBILE REACTORS; POWER REACTORS; PROPULSION REACTORS; REACTORS; SPACE POWER REACTORS; THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES; TURBINES

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Secondary number(s)
CONF-800806--.