ANALYSIS OF LIQUID-HYDROGEN STORAGE PROBLEMS FOR UNMANNED NUCLEAR-POWERED MARS VEHICLES
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4812409
Hydrogen storage tank geometry, weights of tank and supporting structures, meteoroid protection at a confidence level greater than 90%, size and weight of the nuclear shield, and heat inputs to the hydrogen from nuclear, solar, planetary, and on-board sources are discussed. Vehicles with power levels of 25, 150, and 400 Mw, and respective gross loads of 33,000, 33,000, and 81,000 lb are considere The vehicle is assumed to be initially in a circular earth orbit at an altitude of 300 nautical miles. (T.F.H.)
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Lewis Research Center, Cleveland
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-009713
- OSTI ID:
- 4812409
- Report Number(s):
- NASA-TN-D-587
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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