Supplemental information on a conceptual design of a space-based multimegawatt MHD power system
The objective of this project is to perform a feasibility assessment of space-based multimegawatt (MMW) magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) power systems for Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) mission applications and to resolve technical uncertainties that may impact their future implementation. The ultimate goal of the SDIO is to provide security for the United States and Its allies. The near term objective of the SDIO is to conduct research on those technologies for defensive systems that might be capable of intercepting ballistic missiles after launch and preventing them from hitting their targets. System concepts currently being considered for space-based weapons applications will, if implemented, require specially tailored power systems. These power systems may possess characteristics and specifications lying considerably outside the design range of conventional devices. Their development may require major advances in existing technology and the accelerated development of entirely new approaches.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Electric Corp., Large, PA (United States). Advanced Energy Systems Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 612174
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A--338957/4/XAB; WAESD-TR--88-0004
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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