The stated objective of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) introduces needs for space-based electric power ranging up to hundreds of megawatts (MWe). The SDI Organization is calling for the development of new and innovative concepts to meet these needs. Options for multi-megawatt and multi-hundred megawatt space power generating systems are presented in this paper. These options are based upon the gas turbine, one of the most mature and time-proven technologies available. Size- and mass-reduction studies utilizing innovative designs and new materials are conducted for the gas turbine. Two significantly different power levels with two thermal sources, nuclear and chemical combustion, are addressed.


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    Title :

    An option for high power in space


    Additional title:

    Hochleistungsenergie im Weltraum


    Contributors:
    Boyle, R.V. (author) / Riple, J.C. (author)

    Published in:

    ASME-Papers ; Jun ; 1-8


    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 4 Tabellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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