NASA NTRS · 20030063045
Pulsed Magnetic Field Driven Gas Core Reactors for Space Power & Propulsion Applications
Abstract
The present results indicated that: 1. A pulsed magnetic driven fission power concept, PMD-GCR is developed for closed (NER) and semi-open (NTR) operations. 2. In power mode, power is generated at alpha less than 1 for power levels of hundreds of KW or higher 3. IN semi open NTR mode, PMD-GCR generates thrust at I(sub sp) approx. 5,000 s and jet power approx. 5KW/Kg. 4. PMD-GCR is highly subcritical and is actively driven to critically. 5. Parallel path with fusion R&D needs in many areas including magnet and plasma.
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Anghaie, Samim, Smith, Blair, Knight, Travis, Butler, Carey. 2003-04-01. Pulsed Magnetic Field Driven Gas Core Reactors for Space Power & Propulsion Applications. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20030063045
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