Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jan 2001
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2001iaop.work...80s&link_type=abstract
Forum on Innovative Approaches to Outer Planetary Exploration 2001-2020, p. 80
Computer Science
Performance
Nuclear Electric Propulsion, Saturn Rings, Space Exploration, Propulsion System Performance, Spacecraft Instruments, Propulsion System Configurations, Ring Structures
Scientific paper
Answering fundamental questions about ring particle characteristics, and individual and group behavior, appears to require close-proximity (a few km) observations. Saturn's magnificent example of a ring system offers a full range of particle sizes, densities, and behaviors for study, so it is a natural choice for such detailed investigation. Missions implementing these observations require post-approach Delta(V) of approximately 10 km/s or more, so past mission concepts called upon Nuclear Electric Propulsion. The concept described here reduces the propulsive Delta(V) requirement to as little as 3.5 km/s, difficult but not impossible for high-performance chemical propulsion systems. Additional information is contained in the original extended abstract.
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