ENGINEERING STUDY OF MULTIPURPOSE ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM FOR MANNED LUNAR BASES

Abstract

A state-of-the art review is presented on the potential fuels and regeneration processes and current performance information on energy conversion devices. Several systems have been designed for the shelter power system as a method of establishing performance and system parameters that may be utilized in the future selection of a preferred concept. The total program schedule is outlined. With few exceptions all areas are proceeding as planned, and no major roadblocks have been uncovered which would materially alter the phase of action. A mission profile is required for the various lunar roving vehicles which can be utilized to evaluate the vehicle power system concepts and their effect on fuel logistic systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0439835

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Electric Power
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Quantum Yields
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Panels

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster