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Clustered engine studySeveral topics are presented in viewgraph form which together encompass the preliminary assessment of nuclear thermal rocket engine clustering. The study objectives, schedule, flow, and groundrules are covered. This is followed by the NASA groundrules mission and our interpretation of the associated operational scenario. The NASA reference vehicle is illustrated, then the four propulsion system options are examined. Each propulsion system's preliminary design, fluid systems, operating characteristics, thrust structure, dimensions, and mass properties are detailed as well as the associated key propulsion system/vehicle interfaces. A brief series of systems analysis is also covered including: thrust vector control requirements, engine out possibilities, propulsion system failure modes, surviving system requirements, and technology requirements. An assessment of vehicle/propulsion system impacts due to the lessons learned are presented.
Document ID
19930017736
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shepard, Kyle (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Sager, Paul (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Kusunoki, Sid (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Porter, John (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Campion, AL (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Mouritzan, Gunnar (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Glunt, George (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Vegter, George (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Koontz, Rob (General Dynamics Corp. San Diego, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Research Center, Nuclear Propulsion Technical Interchange Meeting, Volume 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
93N26925
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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