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Power generation from nuclear reactors in aerospace applications

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6558438
Power generation in nuclear powerplants in space is addressed. In particular, the states of technology of the principal competitive concepts for power generation are assessed. The possible impact of power conditioning on power generation is also discussed. For aircraft nuclear propulsion, the suitability of various technologies is cursorily assessed for flight in the Earth's atmosphere. A program path is suggested to ease the conditions of first use of aircraft nuclear propulsion.
Research Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
DOE Contract Number:
AI03-86SF16310
OSTI ID:
6558438
Report Number(s):
N-83-30516; NASA-TM-83342; E-1597; CONF-821148-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English