THE PERFORMANCE OF NUCLEAR ROCKETS
Journal Article
·
· Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4209656
Comparison of future chemical and nuclear rockets shows that hydrogen- propelled graphite reactors may offer distinct advantages, especially for larger payloads. Graphite moderated reactors with maximum propellant temperatures around 2000 deg C are considered. Burn-out velocity, propellant, reactor types, heat transfer, weight analysis, rocket performance, design optimization, radiation hazards, and comparative chemical rockets are discussed. (W.D.M.)
- Research Organization:
- Hawker Siddeley Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Langley, Eng.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-002232
- OSTI ID:
- 4209656
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Journal Issue: 43 Vol. 4; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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