Twenty First Century Space Propulsion Study Addendum

Abstract

This addendum to the final report on the contract (AL-TR-90-030, 21st Century Space Propulsion Study, (Oct 1990, ADA229279) evaluates a number of new space propulsion and sensor concepts. The major topics covered were coherent neutrino scattering and its application to neutrino sensors, the use of tethers for power and propulsion in space, the application of high pressure, high energy density materials, specifically metallic hydrogen, to divert velocity thrusters, and the use of solar sails to provide a non-orbiting space platform for surveillance and space-to-surface missiles. Two technical papers, included as appendices, are entitled: Surgical strikes from space using solar sail satellites; The Weber effect experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA238011

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Forward

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Containers
  • Detection
  • Elliptical Orbits
  • Escape Velocity
  • Explosives
  • Fuel Tanks
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Orbits
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Resonance
  • Scattering
  • Space Propulsion
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Propulsion Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites