Phenomenological Parametric Analysis Of Advanced Nuclear Power Systems

Robert W. Bussard; Ralph Cooper

doi:10.1117/12.943629

6 April 1988 Phenomenological Parametric Analysis Of Advanced Nuclear Power Systems

Robert W. Bussard, Ralph Cooper

Proceedings Volume 0871, Space Structures, Power, and Power Conditioning; (1988) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943629
Event: 1988 Los Angeles Symposium: O-E/LASE '88, 1988, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Two phenomenologically-based computer programs have been developed to study nuclear power systems for strategic defense. One code models total system mass-in-orbit requirements derived from detailed orbit track and coverage computations. This showed that power plant specific mass dominates systems application assessments. The other code models technical features of a variety of nuclear systems, to show performance in terms of technology level and variability. Together they can help define optimal paths for fruitful research on advanced concepts.

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Robert W. Bussard and Ralph Cooper "Phenomenological Parametric Analysis Of Advanced Nuclear Power Systems", Proc. SPIE 0871, Space Structures, Power, and Power Conditioning, (6 April 1988); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943629

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