Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jul 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992jpnt.confw....w&link_type=abstract
AIAA, SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 28th, Nashville, TN, July 6-8, 1992. 10 p.
Computer Science
Performance
Manned Mars Missions, Propulsion System Configurations, Propulsion System Performance, Spacecraft Propulsion, Earth-Mars Trajectories, Nuclear Propulsion, Thrust-Weight Ratio, Tradeoffs
Scientific paper
An advanced Mars base resupply transportation system utilizing nuclear thermal rockets, a split/sprint architecture, and conjunction class trajectories for the manned flight segments was studied to determine the impact of engine characteristics other than specific impulse. High engine thrust-to-weight ratios were found to offer significant performance improvements and engine clustering and shielding strategies were found to interrelate to the engine thrust-to-weight ratio in a complex manner. Performance tradeoffs of alternate abort mode and engine disposal strategies were assessed. The significant benefits of the use of indigenous Martian materials to support the transportation system were quantified.
Malloy John D.
Walton Lewis A.
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