We propose here a versatile and innovative solution for monitoring and controlling a space‐based nuclear reactor that is based on technology already proved in ground based reactors. A Wide Range Neutron Detector (WRND) allows for a reduction in the complexity of space based nuclear instrumentation and control systems. A ground model, predecessor of the proposed system, has been installed and is operating at the OPAL (Open Pool Advanced Light Water Research Reactor) in Australia, providing long term functional data. A space compatible Engineering Qualification Model of the WRND has been developed, manufactured and verified satisfactorily by analysis, and is currently under environmental testing.


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    Titel :

    A Wide Range Neutron Detector for Space Nuclear Reactor Applications


    Beteiligte:
    Nassif, Eduardo (Autor:in) / Matatagui, Emilio (Autor:in) / Sismonda, Miguel (Autor:in) / Pretorius, Stephan (Autor:in) / El-Genk, Mohamed S. (Herausgeber:in)

    Kongress:

    SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FORUM-STAIF 2007: 11th Conf Thermophys.Applic.in Micrograv.; 24th Symp Space Nucl.Pwr.Propulsion; 5th Conf Hum/Robotic Techn & Vision Space Explor.; 5th Symp Space Coloniz.; 4th Symp New Frontrs & Future Con ; 2007 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)


    Erschienen in:

    AIP Conference Proceedings ; 880 , 1 ; 185-194


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    30.01.2007


    Format / Umfang :

    10 pages





    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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