The 20 kWe NEP system studies

Abstract

The topics are presented in viewgraph form and include the following: initial study groundrules; power system groundrules/assumptions; power technologies assessment; prototype SP-100 system specific mass; custom SP-100 system specific mass; radiator packaging limits; Brayton system specific mass and radiator area; thermoelectric specific mass and radiator area; specific mass for prototype vs. custom SP-100-based systems; system packaging limits on power level (kWe); and a conceptual nuclear electric propulsion (NEP) science mission spacecraft design.