Thermionic System Evaluation Test: Ya-21U System Topaz International Program

Abstract

The primary objective of the Thermionic Systems Evaluation Test (TSET) Program was to obtain valid and sufficient information to fulfill the U.S. thermal vacuum and mechanical test requirements for space nuclear power systems. The TOPAZ-II Ya-21U System Test Plan, prepared jointly by Russian and U.S. specialists, was implemented to achieve this primary objective. A supporting objective, pursued in parallel, was to acquire valid and verifiable test results from the Russian TOPAZ-II system test program to supplement the objectives achieved during the U.S. test program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADB222940

Entities

People

  • Glen Schmidt

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Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Data Analysis
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Heat Energy
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests
  • Pressure Gages
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security

Technology Areas

  • Space