SPUR POWER SYSTEM

Abstract

Continued analytical and experimental studies in support of the Space Power Unit, Reactor (SPUR) Program are presented. Progress is reported for a total of six tasks. In addition to a discussion of the work accomplished by AiResearch, the prime contractor, this report contains a discussion of work accomplished by Aerojet-General Nucleionics (reactor system) and Battelle Memorial Institute (material support).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0414876

Entities

People

  • F. B. Wallace
  • R. W. Heldenbrand

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Assembly
  • Axial Loads
  • Contracts
  • Electric Power
  • Instrumentation
  • Liquid Metals
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Transfer
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Gages
  • Regulators
  • Test Fixtures
  • Thrust Bearings
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster