FEASIBILITY DETERMINATION OF A NUCLEAR THERMIONIC SPACE POWER PLANT.
Abstract
Work is described which is directed toward demonstration of the feasibility of the Nuclear Thermionic Radiator Space Power System. The specific objectives of the current program are: (1) to demonstrate operation of a minimum of three thermionic converters in a series array using heat from a liquid metal loop to heat the cathodes; and, (2) to demonstrate 1000 hours of thermionic operation using liquid metal heating. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0282179
Entities
Organizations
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings