Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Thermionic space power systems have unique features which facilitate predeployment operations, provide operational flexibility and simplify the interface with the user. These were studied in some detail during the SP-100 program from 1983 to 1985. Three examples are reviewed in this paper: (1) system readiness verification in the prelaunch phase; (2) startup, shutdown, and dormancy in the operations phase; (3) part-load operation in the operations phase.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT PROPULSION AND POWER
Type:
Space nuclear power systems 1986; Jan 13, 1986; Albuquerque, MN; United States
Format:
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