A STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF USING NUCLEAR VERSUS SOLAR POWER IN WATER EXTRACTION FROM ROCKS.

Abstract

Theoretical and experimental research on nuclear versus solar power is presented relative to the extraction of water from predicted lunar surface materials. Various problem areas are outlined that cover reactor and solar heat sources, techniques involved in the analysis of materials to be used with these heat sources, and the engineering and logistics aspects of using these energy sources. Welded tuff and altered volcanics are thought to be the 'best' material for obtaining water in lunar basing operations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0608225

Entities

People

  • J. Green

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Extraction
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Solar Energy

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster