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Mission Analysis for High Specific Impulse Deep Space ExplorationThis paper describes trajectory calculations for high specific impulse engines. Specific impulses on the order of 10,000 to 100,000 sec are predicted in a variety of fusion powered propulsion systems. This paper and its companion paper seek to build on analyses in the literature to yield an analytical routine for determining time of flight and payload fraction to a predetermined destination. The companion paper will compare the results of this analysis to the trajectories determined by several trajectory codes. The major parameters that affect time of flight and payload fraction will be identified and their sensitivities quantified. A review of existing fusion propulsion concepts and their capabilities will also be tabulated.
Document ID
20020066159
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Adams, Robert B. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Polsgrove, Tara (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Brady, Hugh J.
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Meeting Information
Meeting: 28th International Electric Propulsion Conference (IEPC)
Location: Toulouse
Country: France
Start Date: March 17, 2003
End Date: March 21, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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