The development of a parametric model for a superconducting quenchgun for launching lunar derived liquid oxygen to lunar orbit is detailed. An overview is presented of the quenchgun geometry and operating principles, a definition of the required support systems, and the methods used to size the quenchgun launcher and support systems. An analysis assessing the impact of a lunar quenchgun on the OEXP Lunar Evolution Case Study is included.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    A superconducting quenchgun for delivering lunar derived oxygen to lunar orbit


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1990-04-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    A superconducting quenchgun for delivering lunar derived oxygen to lunar orbit

    KORSMEYER, DAVID / BILBY, CURT / NOTTKE, NATHAN | AIAA | 1990


    A superconducting quenchgun for delivering lunar derived oxygen to lunar orbit

    Korsmeyer, David / Bilby, Curt / Nottke, Nathan | NTRS | 1990


    Lunar-orbit rendezvous and manned lunar landing

    Houbolt, J.C. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1962


    WHY LUNAR-ORBIT RENDEZVOUS

    Holmes, D. B. | NTRS | 1962


    Telescope in lunar orbit

    Page, T. | NTRS | 1985