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Experimentation for the Maturation of Deep Space Cryogenic Refueling TechnologiesThis report describes the results of the "Experimentation for the Maturation of Deep Space Cryogenic Refueling Technology" study. This study identifies cryogenic fluid management technologies that require low-gravity flight experiments bring technology readiness levels to 5 to 6; examines many possible flight experiment options; and develops near-term low-cost flight experiment concepts to mature the core technologies. A total of 25 white papers were prepared by members of the project team in the course of this study. The full text of each white paper is included and 89 relevant references are cited. The team reviewed the white papers that provided information on new or active concepts of experiments to pursue and assessed them on the basis of technical need, cost, return on investment, and flight platform. Based on on this assessment the "Centaur Test Bed for Cryogenic Fluid Management" was rated the highest. "Computational Opportunities for Cryogenics for Cryogenic and Low-g Fluid Systems" was ranked second, based on its high scores in state of the art and return on investment, even though scores in cost and time were second to last. "Flight Development Test Objective Approach for In-space Propulsion Elements" was ranked third.
Document ID
20080023145
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Technical Publication (TP)
Authors
Chato, David J. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 2008
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
Report/Patent Number
NASA/TP-2008-214929
E-15763
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 253225.04.01.02.02.03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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