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Results of a First Generation Propellant Energy Source Module Testing: Non-Nuclear Testing of Fission SystemThe use of resistance heaters to simulate heat from fission allows extensive development of fission systems to be performed in non-nuclear test facilities, saving time and money. Resistance heated tests on the Module Unfueled Thermal- hydraulic Test (MUTT) article has been performed at the Marshall Space Flight Center. This paper discusses the results of these experiments to date, and describes the additional testing that will be performed. Recommendations related to the design of testable space fission power and propulsion systems are made.
Document ID
20000004904
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
VanDyke, Melissa (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Godfroy, Tom (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Houts, Mike (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Dickens, Ricky (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Dobson, Chris (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Pederson, Kevin (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Reid, Bob (Los Alamos National Lab. NM United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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