Interplanetary propulsion using inertial fusion
Description:
Inertial fusion can be used to power spacecraft within the solar system and beyond. Such spacecraft have the potential for short-duration manned-mission performance exceeding other technologies. We are conducting a study to assess the systems aspects of inertial fusion as applied to such missions, based on the conceptual engine design of Hyde (1983) we describe the required systems for an entirely new spacecraft design called VISTA that is based on the use of DT fuel. We give preliminary design…
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Date:
January 1, 1987
Creator:
Orth, C.D.; Hogan, W.J.; Hoffman, N.; Murray, K.; Klein, G. & Diaz, F.C.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department