Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems | by Claudio Bruno (ed) | ISBN: 9781563479519. Astronautics Books. Aeronautics Books. Nuclear-Thermal-Rocket Propulsion Systems. High-Power and High-Thrust-Density Electric Propulsion. Space Nuclear Electric Propulsion

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Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems

by Claudio Bruno (ed)
ISBN:9781563479519

Coming out of a study prepared for the Space Technology and System Development Commission of the International Academy of Astronautics, this book provides an expert, straightforward look at the uses of nuclear energy applied to space missions.

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Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems







Foreword
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Nomenclature




Chapter 1 – Nuclear Propulsion—An Introduction
I. Introduction
II. Fundamental Physics
III. Conclusions
References

Chapter 2 – Nuclear-Thermal-Rocket Propulsion Systems
I. Introduction
II. System Configuration and Operation
III. Nuclear-Thermal-Rocket Concepts
IV. MagOrion and Mini-MagOrion
V. Safety
VI. Conclusions
References

Chapter 3 – Application of Ion Thrusters to High-Thrust, High-Specific-Impulse Nuclear Electric Missions
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. Gridded Ion Engines—Current Devices
IV. Scaling Process
V. High-SI, High-Power Operation
VI. Conclusions
References





Chapter 4 – High-Power and High-Thrust-Density Electric Propulsion for In-Space Transportation
I. Introduction
II. Thermal Arcjets
III. Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster
IV. High-Power Hybrid ATTILA Thruster
V. Conclusions
References




Chapter 5 – Review of Reactor Configurations for Space Nuclear Electric Propulsion and Surface Power Considerations
I. Introduction
II. Reactor Requirements
III. Reactor and Power Conversion—Mass Comparison
IV. Reactor Operation Startup
V. Conclusions
Reference



Chapter 6 – Nuclear Safety: Legal Aspects and Policy Recommendations
I. Finding 1: Space Nuclear Power and Energy Have Important Historic and Pivotal Future Roles in Space Exploration
II. Finding 2: To Implement Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion It Must Be Perceived to be Safe by the General Population
III. Finding 3: Existing Policies and Procedures are Adequate for Achieving Requirements of Public Safety and Environmental Compliance
IV. Finding 4: The Existing Processes for Design, Fabrication, and Test, Including Safety Analysis are Adequate for Pre-Launch Safety and Environmental Compliance
V. Finding 5: The Safety and Operations Phase for NEP or NTP Systems Should Be Developed so as to Maximize Possible Scenarios for Space Nuclear Reactor Employment
VI. Finding 6: Safety Assessment for Additional Risks Posed by Lunar and Mars Base Mission Scenarios Indicates That Space Reactor Systems Can Be Used Safely and Effectively on the Surfaces of Other Celestial Bodies
VII. Finding 7: Definable Surface Nuclear Power System Hazards Can Be Defined and Associated Risks Can Be Mitigated
VIII. Finding 8: There Appears to Be No Reason That a Space Nuclear Reactor Power System Cannot Be Safely Deployed and Operated on the Surface of Another World While Maintaining Standards of Planetary Protection
IX. Finding 9: A Space Reactor System Enables Effective Design Options in Mitigating Potential Radiation Releases


X. Finding 10: A Transparent and Systematically Traceable Space-System Safety Test and Analysis Program Must Be Conducted to Ensure Crew and Public Safety
XI. Finding 11: Prior Space Reactor Programs Expended Resources on Destructive Disassembly Testing for Low-Probability Incidents—System-Level Testing Should Be Reserved for More Likely Scenarios
XII. Finding 12: An Integrated Approach for Performance and Safety Analysis and Testing Is Critical to a Cost-Effective Development Program
XIII. Finding 13: The Ultimate Objective of All Programmatic Activities Is to Obtain Launch Approval for the Space Reactor System—the Program Should Be Structured to Attain the Goal
XIV. Conclusions
References

Appendix A – Radioactivity, Doses, and Risks in Nuclear Propulsion
I. Introduction
II. Radioactivity
III. Radiation, Dose, and Their Units
IV. Effects of Ionizing Radiation
V. Sources of Radiation Exposure
VI. Conclusions
References

Appendix B – The Chernobyl Accident—A Detailed Account
I. Introduction
II. Reactor Design
III. Chernobyl Events
IV. Consequences
V. Conclusions
References

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