Several topics are presented in viewgraph form which together encompass the preliminary assessment of nuclear thermal rocket engine clustering. The study objectives, schedule, flow, and ground rules are covered. This is followed by the NASA ground rules mission and our interpretation of the associated operational scenario. The NASA reference vehicle is illustrated, then the four propulsion system options are examined. Each propulsion system's preliminary design, fluid systems, operating characteristics, thrust structure, dimensions, and mass properties are detailed as well as the associated key propulsion system/vehicle interfaces. A brief series of systems analysis is also covered including: thrust vector control requirements, engine out possibilities, propulsion system failure modes, surviving system requirements, and technology requirements. An assessment of vehicle/propulsion system impacts due to the lessons learned are presented.


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    Title :

    Clustered Engine Study


    Contributors:
    K. Shepard (author) / P. Sager (author) / S. Kusunoki (author) / J. Porter (author) / A. Campion (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    40 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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