Considerations pertinent to the Doppler effect for space reactors

This paper describes various theoretical aspects pertinent to the estimation of the Doppler effect for space reactors. The distinct characteristics of space reactors give rise to various issues that are not present in the more thoroughly studied Doppler effect of fast breeder reactors. Key issues concerning the existing resonance data and computational models are extensively discussed. Calculations of the Doppler coefficient for a generic space reactor design having features of current designs have also been carried out to illustrate various aspects of practical importance