Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems (Progress in

Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics)

This book comes out of a study prepared for the Space Technology and System Development Commission of the International Academy of Astronautics, and gives an expert, straightforward, and complete outlook on the uses of nuclear energy applied to space missions. Starting from fundamental physics, Chapter 1 explains the advantages of nuclear energy and explores the performance limits of nuclear propulsion in terms of specific impulse, thrust, power, and mass. Following chapters discuss the tremendous accomplishments of the past and moves into more current technology. High-power electric propulsion of all types is extensively covered. These chapters shows how nuclear power can be engineered into a propulsion system now, not in ten or twenty years.
Country USA
Brand AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Manufacturer AIAA
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781563479519
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Manufacturer	AIAA
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781563479519
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Systems (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics)