A simplified computational model of low Earth orbit-Moon transportation system has been developed to provide insight into the benefits of new transportation technologies. A reference transportation infrastructure, based upon near-term technology developments, is used as a departure point for assessing other, more advanced alternatives. Comparison of the benefits of technology application, measured in terms of a mass payback ratio, suggests that several of the advanced technology alternatives could substantially improve the efficiency of low Earth orbit-Moon transportation.


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    Title :

    Advanced propulsion for LEO-Moon transport. 3: Transportation model


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    Publication date :

    1992-09-01


    Type of media :

    Theses


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English