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Title: Autonomous Control of Space Reactor Systems

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/920996· OSTI ID:920996

Autonomous and semi-autonomous control is a key element of space reactor design in order to meet the mission requirements of safety, reliability, survivability, and life expectancy. Interrestrial nuclear power plants, human operators are avilable to perform intelligent control functions that are necessary for both normal and abnormal operational conditions.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG07-04ID14589
OSTI ID:
920996
Report Number(s):
DOE/ID/14589; TRN: US0800965
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English