Decomposed Ammonia Radioisotope Thruster (DART) Performance Evaluation.
Abstract
A program was conducted to obtain performance data on a prototype decomposed ammonia radioisotope thruster (DART) concept attitude control engine. This engine was developed by the AEC at its Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) for the Air Force. The engine was evaluated at the AFRPL in both the steady-state and pulse modes of operation. Specific performance parameters measured were steady-state thrust, and in the pulsed mode, propellant used per pulse, total impulse delivered per pulse and the resulting specific impulse delivered per pulse. These parameters were measured at two representative operating engine temperature levels. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0749868
Entities
People
- Gerald O. Davis