Use of nuclear power systems in space requires approval which is preceded by extensive safety analysis and review. This careful study allows an informed risk-benefit decision at the highest level of our government. This paper describes the process as it has historically been applied to U.S. isotopic power systems. The Ulysses mission, launched in October 1990, is used to illustrate the process. Expected variations to deal with reactor-power systems are explained.


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    Titel :

    Nuclear Safety Review Requirements for Launch Approval: Getting Your Nuclear-Powered Space Mission Off the Ground


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Beteiligte:

    Kongress:

    27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (1992) ; 1992



    Erscheinungsdatum :

    03.08.1992




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Konferenz)


    Format :

    Print


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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