Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Feb 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992lmt..sympr....m&link_type=abstract
In Arizona Univ., Proceedings of the Lunar Materials Technology Symposium 14 p (SEE N93-27956 10-91)
Computer Science
Performance
Lunar Bases, Lunar Surface, Space Power Reactors, Thermionic Power Generation, Thermoelectric Generators, Thermoelectricity, Brayton Cycle, Cost Reduction, Rankine Cycle, Stirling Cycle, Systems Integration
Scientific paper
The production and transmission of electric power for a permanently inhabited lunar base poses a significant challenge which can best be met through an evolution strategy. Nuclear systems offer the best opportunity for evolution in terms of both life and performance. Applicable nuclear power technology options include isotope systems (either radioisotope thermoelectric generators or dynamic isotope power systems) and reactor systems with either static (thermoelectric or thermionic) or dynamic (Brayton, Stirling, Rankine) conversion. A power system integration approach that takes evolution into account would benefit by reduced development and operations cost, progressive flight experience, and simplified logistics, and would permit unrestrained base expansion. For the purposes of defining a nuclear power system evolution strategy, the lunar base development shall consist of four phases: precursor, emplacement, consolidation, and operations.
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