Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

Experimental Campaign of Bubble Dynamics in Liquids with AI Analysis for CNTP Research

2:00–2:20PM EDT

Julia E. Kondrat'yev (University of Alabama in Huntsville), Olivia Williams, Timothy A. Blackman (University of Alabama in Huntsville), Robert Frederick

Initial Nitrogen Bubble Formation Results from Simulating a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket Engine

2:20–2:40PM EDT

Timothy A. Blackman (University of Alabama in Huntsville), Julia Kondrat'yev (The University of Alabama in Huntsville), Olivia Williams (The University of Alabama in Huntsville), Robert Frederick (The University of Alabama in Huntsville), Dale Thomas (The University of Alabama in Huntsville- Propulsion Research Center)

Improved Gas Visualization Liquid-Gas Models for Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems

2:40–3:00PM EDT

Pongkrit Darakorn na Ayuthya (The University of Alabama in Huntsville), Jason Cassibry (University of Alabama in Huntsville)

A Critical Re-Evaluation of Open-Cycle Liquid-Fueled Nuclear Thermal Concepts in Light of Challenges Yet to be Addressed

3:00–3:20PM EDT

Logan R. Horner (Center for Space Nuclear Research), John Stanek, Abigail Hogue, Robert C. O'Brien (USRA CSNR)