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SP-100 system definition conceptual reference design activities: February through June 1983. Technical information report

Description: The original SP-100 conceptual system design was examined from the mechanical design and integration viewpoint for the purpose of updating the design, identifying concerns, and providing recommendations for future work. Some of the findings were that: Integration of heat pipes into the radiator structure appears practical, but a number of problems remain to be addressed and resolved through development effort; thermal and structural interfacing of the shield and defining shield weight are key a… more
Date: December 1, 1983
Creator: Fortenberry, J. W.; Moore, D. M.; Petrick, S. W. & Smoak, R. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SP-100, the US Space Nuclear Reactor Power Program. Technical information report

Description: DARPA, in conjunction with DOE`s Office of Nuclear Energy, and NASA`s Office of Aeronautics and Space Technology are jointly sponsoring a space nuclear reactor power system program known as the Space Power-100 (SP-100) Development Project. The program is presently in the critical technology phase. This phase, better known as technology assessment and advancement, includes mission requirements definition, system conceptual designs, and critical technology development. A ground test phase decisio… more
Date: November 1, 1983
Creator: Truscello, V. C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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