APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR POWER SUPPLIES TO SPACE SYSTEMS
Studies were made to ascertain what useful satellite and/ or space missions may be accomplished with the SNAP 2, 8, and 10 power systems within the 1960 to 1970 time period, to delineate useful satellite and/or space missions which would most profitably employ nuclear power sources, to ascertain what restrictions are imposed on various payloads as a result of having a nuclear power system on board, and to investigate the general vehicle integration and installation requirements of the SNAP 2 and 10 power units. Space flight programs, characteristics and limitations of SNAP, applications of nuclear power supplies. design integration, and system integration are discussed. (M.C.G.)
- Research Organization:
- Sigma Corp., Los Altos, Calif.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(11-1)-GEN-8
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-004359
- OSTI ID:
- 4759160
- Report Number(s):
- TID-17306; LA-3301
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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