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Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Page 0
Key Technologies for Korean Space Heat Pipe Reactor
Chan Soo Kim (KAERI), Sung Nam Lee (KAERI), Byung Ha Park (KAERI), Sung Hoon Choi (KAERI), Sooseok Yang (Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 6-11
From the Moon to Mars and the Future for Space Nuclear
Mikaela Blood (Lockheed Martin Space), Matthew Granger (Lockheed Martin Space), Barbara Fisher (Lockheed Martin Space), Timothy Cichan (Lockheed Martin Space), Nathan Kuehl (Lockheed Martin Space)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 12-17
Heat Rejection Systems for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft
Adon Delgado Jr. (Aerospace Corp.), Matthew Harrison (Aerospace Corp.), Abdiel Agramonte-Moreno (Aerospace Corp.), John P. McHale (Aerospace Corp.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 18-25
The Challenges with Material Interfaces in a Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine Heat Exchanger
Sarah L. Langston (NASA Langley Research Center), Carl C. Poteet (NASA Langley Research Center), Julia E. Cline (NASA Langley Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 28-32
NTP Prototype Risk Reduction Using Derivative RL10 Components
C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Federico Aguilar (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Joaquin Castro (Aerojet Rocketdyne), David Hanks (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J.H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Chloe McBride (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Mark Ricciardo (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Brandon Villena (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 33-37
Hybrid Temperature-Reactivity PID Controllers for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Startup
Vincent M. Laboure (INL), Stefano Terlizzi (INL), Sebastian Schunert (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 38-43
Carbide Coated Carbon-Carbon Heat Exchange Tubes for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Fuel Assembly
Julia Cline (NASA Langley Research Center), Carl Poteet (NASA Langley Research Center), Benjamin Kowalski (NASA Glenn Research Center), Nathan Jacobson (NASA Glenn Research Center/HX5), Rafael Gonzalez (Kratos SRE)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 44-49
Low-Cost, Modular High-Temperature Irradiation Testbed for NTP Material Testing
Emily Hutchins (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Lawrence Heilbronn (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Brandon Wilson (ORNL), N. Dianne Bull Ezell (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 50-54
ECSPLORER: A Pre-Conceptual Design of an Electronuclear System for Space
F. Bertrand (CEA), J.B. Droin (CEA), M. Charlier (CEA), T. Daulle (CEA), Y. Gorsse (CEA), A. Entringer (CEA), P. Allegre (CEA), A. Gerschenfeld (CEA), E. Proust (CEA), P. Bultel (CNES)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 58-65
Design of a 10 MWth Heat Pipe-Cooled Reactor for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Applications
Aaron She (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Nolan MacDonald (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Doug Grieson (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Wesley Deason (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Jeffrey Diebold (Advanced Cooling Technologies), Calin Tarau (Advanced Cooling Technologies)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 66-72
Parametric Analysis of the Design Point for a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket Fuel Element
Joel Krakower (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), David Austin (Drexel Univ.), Dhruv Shah (Drexel Univ.), Yanni Tsetsekos (Drexel Univ.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 73-80
Design and Performance Analysis of a Radial-Inflow Turbine for the Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket
Joel Krakower (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 81-88
Nuclear Electric Propulsion Flight Demonstrator Vehicle and Mission Concept
Timothy Kokan (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Jacob Evans (Aerojet Rocketdyne), C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J. H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Brian J. Muzek (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Rodney W. Noble (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Christopher B. Reynolds (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 89-95
Overview of the Interagency Nuclear Safety Review Board Playbook
Donald Helton (NASA), Karl Garman (Federal Aviation Administration), Mark Glissman (Air Force Safety Center), Tina Ghosh (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 98-103
Overview of Past Space Nuclear Reactor Functional Safety Principles in the Context of Recent Policy Changes
Donald Helton (NASA), Lee Mason (NASA Glenn Research Center), Matthew Forsbacka (NASA)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 104-111
Probabilistic Risk Analysis Methods for Nuclear Launch Safety
Kevin A. Makinson (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Christopher Morrison (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 112-118
Paving the Way for European Safe Nuclear Use in Space: Argonaut Mission
Grzegorz Ambroszkiewicz (ESA/ESTEC), Alexander Getimis (ESA/ESTEC), Paloma Villar (ESA/ESTEC)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 119-122
Engaging for Success: Effective Space Nuclear Stakeholder Communications
Kristin M. Jansen (NASA Glenn Research Center), Kerri B. Beisser (Aerospace Corp.), Douglas M. Isbell (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 123-127
Continuing Experimental Efforts for Simulating a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rocket Engine
Timothy Blackman (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Mitchell Schroll (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Robert Frederick (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 130-135
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion for High Delta-V Science Missions
Ethan Chaleff (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Craig Foulds (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Doug Greisen (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Michael Eades (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 136-140
Capabilities of Single Launch NTP and Chemical Spacecrafts for Cis-Lunar Tug Missions
Christopher Harnack (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Emanuel Grella (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Sean Greenhalge (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 141-147
Chemical Vapor Deposition of ZrC Coatings for Space Nuclear Propulsion
Eddie Lopez-Honorato (ORNL), Tyler Gerczak (ORNL), Ryan Heldt (ORNL), Peter Doyle (ORNL), Will Cureton (ORNL), Grant Helmreich (ORNL), John Hunn (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 148-151
Overview of the Reliability-Driven Design and Test Methodology Applied to Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Systems
Samantha B. Rawlins (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 152-158
DRACO On-Orbit Nuclear Thermal Rocket Experiment Preliminary Plans
Tabitha Dodson (Defense Advanced Projects Agency), David Poston (LANL), Anthony Calomino (NASA Glenn Research Center), Jason Turpin (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 159-169
Development of Radiological Material Capabilities with Spark Plasma Sintering for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Brandon Shaver (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Steven Zinkle (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 172-172
Exploring Sol-gel Methods for Producing Surrogate Radioisotope Fuels
Emily Jane Watkinson (Univ. Leicester), C. Lakin (Univ. Leicester), M. Bromley (Lancaster Univ.), R. Wilbraham (Lancaster Univ.), Richard Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 173-173
Fission Surface Power 250 kWth Nuclear Reactor Simple Lithium Hydride/Tungsten Shield
Alexis Maldonado (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 174-174
Optimization of Neptunium-237 Modified Direct Denitration Production via Principal Component Analysis
Connor J. Parker (ORNL), Kathryn M. Peruski (ORNL), Samantha K. Cary (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 175-175
Homogeneity Study of ZrC, NbC, and TaC Binary Carbide Fuels for the Application of Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Alex T. Nadermann (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Jonas R. Kessing (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Brandon Shaver (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Justin Milner (NASA Glenn Research Center), Kelsa Palomores (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Steven J. Zinkle (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 176-176
Integral Neutron and Gamma Shield Material
Candice Kinsler-Fedon (MillenniTEK), Larry Townsend (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), David Blanchard (PNNL), Drew Spradling (MillenniTEK)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 177-177
Atomic Alchemy Inc.'s Non-Power Production and Utilization Facility
Thomas Eiden (Atomic Alchemy)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 178-178
Challenges Facing our Space Nuclear Future
Sara M. Sanders (Lockheed Martin Space)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 179-179
Critical Experiments for Space Reactors
Holly Trellue (LANL), Theresa Cutler (LANL), Erik Luther (LANL), Rene Sanchez (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 180-180
Optical Spectroscopy and Online Monitoring for the Plutonium-238 Supply Program
Luke R. Sadergaski (ORNL), Hunter B. Andrews (ORNL), Tom D. Hylton (ORNL), Laetitia H. Delmau (ORNL), Adam J. Parkison (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 181-181
Multivariate Chemometrics and Spectrophotometry for the Quantification of Aqueous Neptunium Processing Streams for the Plutonium-238 Supply Program
Hunter B. Andrews (ORNL), Luke R. Sadergaski (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 182-182
Non-Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Demonstration Test Facility
N. Dianne Bull Ezell (ORNL), Brandon Wilson (ORNL), Wesley Williams (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 183-183
Commercially Available Yttrium and Zirconium Hydrides
Gavin Garside (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Kurt Terrani (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 184-184
Subtleties in the Impacts of NTP Conditions Based on Fuel Element Power Peaking During Operation
Vishal Patel (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 185-185
Design Options to Address Submersion Incident Criticality LEU NTP Core
Michael Moore (MIT), Koroush Shirvan (MIT), Steven Hoak (MIT)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 186-186
Safety Studies for the ESA Radioisotope Power Systems
Alessandra Barco (Univ. Leicester), Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Hannah Sargeant (Univ. Leicester), Frédéric Lattwein (ArianeGroup), Christophe Fongarland (ESA/ESTEC)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 187-187
Subscale Maturation of Advanced Ultra-High Temperature Reactor Technologies
Tony S. Hill (Starr Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 188-189
Use of an Americium-Based Dynamic Radioisotope Power System (DRPS) for a Long Duration Lunar Science Rover
Steven Oleson (NASA Glenn Research Center), Paul Schmitz (Power Computing Solutions), Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Ramy Mesalam (Univ. Leicester), Alessandra Barco (Univ. Leicester), Emily Jane Watkinson (Univ. Leicester), Elizabeth Turnbull (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 190-190
An Instrumented System to Study High Pressure-Composition-Temperature Phase Relations
A.P. Shivprasad (LANL), M.A. Torrez (LANL), J.R. Torres (LANL), T.S. Smith (LANL), C.A. Kohnert (LANL), T.A. Saleh (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 191-191
Advanced Moderator Cladding Development
A.P. Shivprasad (LANL), C.A. Kohnert (LANL), E.P. Luther (LANL), D.V. Rao (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 192-192
Theory and Design of the Fusion Accelerating Spacecraft
Ryan A. Revolinsky (Univ. Michigan), Elijah J. Wilson (Univ. Michigan), Adam N. Brusstar (Univ. Michigan), Tim DeFranco (Univ. Michigan), Dean R. Price (Univ. Michigan), Joseph Lorenzetti (Univ. Michigan)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 193-193
Design of an Irradiation Facility at MITR to Demonstrate NTP Operation Sequence
Nesrin Cetiner (MIT), Gyutae Park (MIT), Koroush Shirvan (MIT), Lance Snead (MIT), David Carpenter (MIT), Gordon Kohse (MIT)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 194-194
Developments of the Americium and Plutonium Purification by Extraction (AMPPEX) Process and the PuMA 2 Scale-Up Opportunities
Rebecca Sanderson (National Nuclear Laboratory), Mark Sarsfield (National Nuclear Laboratory), Chris Maher (National Nuclear Laboratory), Michael Carrott (National Nuclear Laboratory), Dan Whittaker (National Nuclear Laboratory), Billy Keywood (National Nuclear Laboratory), Chloe Edmondson (National Nuclear Laboratory), Hannah Colledge (National Nuclear Laboratory), Jessica Gunning (National Nuclear Laboratory), Victoria Hayter (National Nuclear Laboratory), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Christophe Fongarland (European Space Agency)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 196-199
Cross-Section Comparison for Pu-238 Production in the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory
Jill Mitchell (INL), Brittany Grayson (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 200-204
Characterization of Neptunium Oxide Product from Modified Direct Denitration Process
Kathryn M. Peruski (ORNL), Connor J. Parker (ORNL), Samantha K. Cary (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 205-209
EmberCore Commercial Radioisotope Product -- Path Toward Demonstration and Flight
Christopher Morrison (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Danyal Turkoglu (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Kevin Makinson (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Michael Eades (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 210-213
Feasibility of a Small Low-Power RTG Concept Utilizing a GPHS Heat Source
Kenton Sherick (Univ. Dayton Research Institute), Aniruddha Ray (RGS Development), Pierre Berneron (RGS Development), B. Allen Tolson (Univ. Dayton Research Institute), Chadwick Barklay (Univ. Dayton Research Institute), Maarten den Heijer (RGS Development)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 214-220
Reactor Core Geometry Optimization with Application for Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Rockets
Mitchell Schroll (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Robert Frederick (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 226-232
Modelling Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Expander Cycle Startup Transients
Lise Charlot (INL), Sebastian Schunert (INL), Vincent Labouré (INL), Mark DeHart (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 233-236
Regulatory Approach for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Reactor Systems
Alexander Pingel (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Alexander Foutch (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), James Werner (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Lindsey Holmes (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 237-244
Developing of Three-Dimensional Bubble Dynamics Model for Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Pongkrit Darakorn Na Ayuthya (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), Jason Cassibry (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 245-250
Effects of Heat Transfer Coefficient Variation on Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine Performance
Daria Nikitaeva (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 251-256
NASA's Radioisotope Power Systems Program: Status Update
Carl E. Sandifer II (NASA Glenn Research Center), Colleen Van Lear (NASA Glenn Research Center), J. Michael Newman (NASA Glenn Research Center), Bethany Eppig (NASA Glenn Research Center), Ryan Edwards (NASA), Emily Hsu (Dept. of Energy), Sujita Pierpoint (Dept. of Energy)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 258-261
Progress on Pu-238 Production at Idaho National Laboratory from February 2022 to December 2022
Andrew Zillmer (INL), William Green (INL), Justin Lower (INL), Jill Mitchell (INL), Brittany Grayson (INL), Erik Rosvall (INL), Austen Fradeneck (INL), Joshua Fishler (INL), Ryan Marlow (INL), Mark Hill (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 262-267
The Next Generation Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Project -- Overview and Progress Status
Todd A. Tofil (NASA Glenn Research Center), Thomas D. DeMichael (NASA Glenn Research Center), Jeffrey M. Woytach (NASA Glenn Research Center), Jean-Pierre Fleurial (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Jaymon Birch (INL), Shad Davis (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 268-275
Status of Dynamic Radioisotope Power System Development for NASA Missions
Sal Oriti (NASA Glenn Research Center), Ernestina Wozniak (NASA Glenn Research Center), Max Yang (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 276-281
The European Radioisotope Power Systems Program: ENDURE -- European Devices Using Radioisotope Energy
Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Alessandra Barco (Univ. Leicester), Ramy Mesalam (Univ. Leicester), Emily Jane Watkinson (Univ. Leicester), Hannah Sargeant (Univ. Leicester), Chris Bicknell (Univ. Leicester), Tony Crawford (Univ. Leicester), Rebecca Sanderson (National Nuclear Laboratory), Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Mark Sarsfield (National Nuclear Laboratory), Nick Hanigan (National Nuclear Laboratory), Giorgio Magistrati (European Space Agency), Christophe Fongarland (European Space Agency), Markus Landgraf (European Space Agency), Kevin Simpson (European Thermodynamics), Richard Tuley (European Thermodynamics), Marie-Claire Perkinson (Airbus), Robert Hopton (Airbus), Frederic Lattwein (ArianeGroup), Daniel Freis (European Commission), Rudy J. M. Konings (European Commission), Piers Slater (Digital Reef)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 282-286
eVinci™ Micro Reactor – Electrical Demonstration Unit (EDU) – Phase 1 Test Results
J. Lojek (Westinghouse Electric Co.), M. A. Shockling (Westinghouse Electric Co.), R. Blunt (Westinghouse Electric Co.), A. Macdonald (Westinghouse Electric Co.), A. Page (Westinghouse Electric Co.), Joseph Halackna (Westinghouse Electric Co.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 290-296
Development of Stirling Convertors for Radioisotope and Fission Power Systems
Scott D. Wilson (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 297-304
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Mass Constraints as Design Driver for Practical Heat Pipe Stirling Micro Reactors
Daniel LP Watson (TAMU), Ronald Daryll E. Gatchalian (TAMU), Hui-Yu Hsieh (TAMU), Pramatha Bhat (TAMU), Pavel V. Tsvetkov (TAMU)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 305-311
A Feasibility Study for the Early Deployment of an Americium-241 Fuelled Radioisotope Heater Unit
Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Richard Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Richard Smith (National Nuclear Laboratory), Rebecca Sanderson (National Nuclear Laboratory)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 314-317
Avoiding Earth Launch of Radioactive Material: Concepts for In-Situ Fabrication of Radioisotope Power Generators for Cislunar Applications
C.M. Lavelle (Johns Hopkins APL), R. Venkatasubramanian (Johns Hopkins APL), R. McNutt (Johns Hopkins APL), K. Iyer (Johns Hopkins APL), P. Ostdiek (Johns Hopkins APL), A. Darrin (Johns Hopkins APL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 318-326
Development, Testing and Power Performance Prediction Update for the Skutterudite-Based MMRTG
T. Caillat (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), S. Pinkowski (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), I. Chi (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), K. Smith (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), J. Paik (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), R. Bennett (Teledyne Energy Systems), S. Keyser (Teledyne Energy Systems), A. Lane (Aerojet Rocketdyne), K. Wefers (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 327-330
Performance Test of a Small ETG in Low-Earth Orbit
Jintae Hong (KAERI), Sunjin Kim (KAERI), Jong-Bum Kim (KAERI), Kwang-Jae Son (KAERI), Jin-Joo Kim (KAERI), Jin Kim (KAERI)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 331-334
Advancements Towards 100% Form-Fit-and-Function and Manufacturing of GPHS Heritage-Like SiGe Unicouples with Materials Prepared by Spark Plasma Sintering
Jonathan Pierce (Johns Hopkins APL), Richard Ung (Johns Hopkins APL), Jake Ballard (Johns Hopkins APL), Tim Holgate (Johns Hopkins APL), Priestly Shuler (Johns Hopkins APL), Mousumi Mitra (Univ. Virginia), Rasdip Singh (Soal Technologies), Meiyong Himmtann (Johns Hopkins APL), Cheryl Sturm (Johns Hopkins APL), Scott Misture (Alfred Univ.), Joseph Poon (Univ. Virginia), Timothy Erickson (Johns Hopkins APL), Paul Ostdiek (Johns Hopkins APL), Rama Venkatasubramanian (Johns Hopkins APL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 335-339
Vaporization Impact for Liquid Core Nuclear Thermal Rockets: A Retrospective
Dakota Santana (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), Keith Hollingsworth (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 342-349
Uranium Mass Loss in a Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Propulsion System via Droplet Entrainment
John Seekins (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), Jason Cassibry (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 350-354
A Review of the NERVA Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Challenges with Criticality Under Accident Conditions
Susan S. Voss (GNNA), Patrick McClure (Kilo Power), David Poston (Kilo Power)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 355-360
Hydrogen Supersaturation in Flow Tubes During NTP Reactor Shutdown
Kasturi Khatun (Center for Space Nuclear Research), Zyed Ansary (Center for Space Nuclear Research), Manikandan Pandiyan (Center for Space Nuclear Research), Steve Herring (Center for Space Nuclear Research), Brad Kirkwood (Center for Space Nuclear Research)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 361-367
Fission Product and Dose Calculations for NASA Space Nuclear Propulsion
Luke Cornejo (BWX Technologies), Herschel Smith (BWX Technologies), Reed Herner (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Shane Stimpson (BWX Technologies)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 368-372
Justification for Proposed Resurrection of the Step 0 GPHS Module for Interstellar Probe
Yale Chang (Johns Hopkins APL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 374-375
Zirconium Carbide Coated Uranium Nitride TRISO Particle Production
Brian Ade (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Brian Jolly (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Michael Trammel (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Barry Spencer (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Kurt Terrani (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 376-376
MMRTG Performance Update -- 2023
Christofer E. Whiting (Univ. Dayton)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 377-377
Autonomous Melting Probe for Icy Planets
Brett Leitherer (Advanced Cooling Technologies), Calin Tarau (Advanced Cooling Technologies), Kuan-Lin Lee (Advanced Cooling Technologies), Srujan Rokkam (Advanced Cooling Technologies), Tyler Spinello (Advanced Cooling Technologies)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 378-378
Refractory Carbides for Hydrogen Erosion Resistance in Carbon Tubes for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
William C. Tucker (NASA Ames Research Center), Charles W. Bauschlicher Jr. (NASA Ames Research Center), Jaehyun Cho (NASA Ames Research Center), Justin B. Haskins (NASA Ames Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 379-379
ZrC Chemical Vapor Deposition Capabilities at Ultra Safe Nuclear
Neal Gaffin (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Tom Crotzer (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Brian Ade (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Brain Jolly (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 380-380
Sintering Behaviors of ZrC, NbC, and TaC as a Fuel for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Jonas R. Kessing (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Alexander T. Nadermann (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Brandon Shaver (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Justin Milner (NASA Glenn Research Center), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Steven J. Zinkle (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 381-381
Thermal Arrest Capability Development to Study Phase Transformations in High Temperature Materials
Erofili Kardoulaki (LANL), Darrin Byler (LANL), Rubens Ingraci Neto (LANL), Kenneth McClellan (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 382-382
NTP Fuel Manufacturing at Ultra Safe Nuclear
Brian Ade (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Tom Crotzer (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 383-383
Space Nuclear Launch Safety Transport and Consequence Tools
Daniel J. Clayton (Sandia)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 384-384
Water Solubility of Candidate Radioisotopes for Space RPS Systems
Chadwick Barklay (Univ. Dayton Research Institute), Christofer Whiting (Univ. Dayton Research Institute), Jacob Matthews (Zeno Power Systems), Olivera Zivkovic (Zeno Power Systems), Alex Gilbert (Zeno Power Systems)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 385-385
Additive Manufacturing of Zirconium Carbide for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Brian Ade (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Tom Hinklin (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Michael Trammel (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Kurt Terrani (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 386-386
ZrC Coated Particle Characterization and QA/QC for the SNP Project
Tyler J. Gerczak (ORNL), Eddie Lopez-Honorato (ORNL), Will F. Cureton (ORNL), Ryan S. Heldt (ORNL), Grant W. Helmreich (ORNL), Chris A. Hobbs (ORNL), Peter J. Doyle (ORNL), Katherine I. Montoya (ORNL), John D. Hunn (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 387-387
Additional Isotopes -- Mission Enabling Technologies for Space
J.R. Matthews (Zeno Power Systems), A.Q. Gilbert (Zeno Power Systems), J.R. Wiley (Zeno Power Systems)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 388-388
NIAC Phase I: EmberCore Flashlight: Long Distance Lunar Characterization with Intense Passive X- and Gamma-ray Source
Christopher Morrison (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 389-389
Radiation Fields and Safety Zones for Nuclear Systems on the Lunar Surface
Alexander Q. Gilbert (Zeno Power Systems)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 390-390
EmberCore Radioisotope Electric Propulsion for High Delta-V Missions to the Outer Solar System
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 391-391
Fabrication and Assembly of the NASA Sirius Series of Experiments for TREAT Irradiation
Nathan D. Jerred (INL), Randy Scott (INL), Sarah Hamilton (INL), James Zillinger (INL), Jhonathan Rosales (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Dustin Hill (BWX Technologies), Justin Lower (INL), Nicolas Woolstenhulme (INL), Cindy Fife (INL), Caysie Marshall (INL), Doug Dempsey (INL), Robert C. O'Brien (INL), Doug Burns (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 392-392
On the Qualification Process of a Vendor for the Chopping of Precursor Fiber for the Production of Carbon Bonded Carbon Fiber Insulation
Nidia C. Gallego (ORNL), Rex Veach (ORNL), George Ulrich (ORNL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 393-393
Microstructure and Thermophysical Properties of Pyrolytic Graphite Produced by Surface Nucleation and Continuous Nucleation Methods
Hsin Wang (ORNL), Frederic Vautard (ORNL), Glenn Romannoski (ORNL), George Ulrich (ORNL), Mikel Wilhelm (Minteq Int'l), Robert Wright (Minteq Int'l)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 394-394
Closed-Loop Brayton Cycles for Micro-Reactor Power Conversion
John Mason (Rolls-Royce)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 395-395
Criticality and Performance of a Gas Core Nuclear Rocket
Rittu Raju (Univ. Michigan), John E. Foster (Univ. Michigan)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 396-396
Hot Hydrogen Testing of Nuclear Fuel Materials in the Compact Fuel Element Environmental Test (CFEET) Facility
Jamelle K.P. Williams (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Arne Cröll (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Jhonathan Rosales (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Brian Taylor (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Martin Volz (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 397-397
Effective Hydride Moderator Thermal Management in the Pylon Space Reactor
Wesley Deason (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Vishal Patel (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Ethan Chaleff (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 404-408
Radiator Production for Pylon Fission Surface Power System on the Moon
Diana Nikitaeva (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 409-413
Thermomechanical Limitations of Uranium Mononitride
Zachary Miller (LANL), Massimiliano Fratoni (Univ. California, Berkeley), Vedant Mehta (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 414-421
Assessment of Coated Particle Fuels for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Systems
Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), James Werner (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 422-429
Digital Transient Modeling of NTP Prototype with Upset and Control System Analysis
C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Tyler Jennings (Aerojet Rocketdyne), James Larkin (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J.H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 432-436
Coupled Modeling and Prediction of Cryogenic Propellant Thermo-Fluid Dynamics
Eymon Lan (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), Shanbin Shi (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 437-444
Dose Impacts from Fission Products and Flux Fields for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Ground Testing
Reed Herner (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Alexander Foutch (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Adam Boylston (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Lindsey Holmes (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 445-451
Thermal Analysis of the Small Nuclear Rocket Engine Benchmark Case Using the MOOSE Framework
Jacob Stonehill (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Kelsa B. Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 452-457
Reactor Parametric Assessments for Alternative Propellant Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines
Corey Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Daria Nikitaeva (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Jacob Stonehill (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 460-466
Ground Test Technology Demonstration for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines
Ricky Sasmal (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Lindsey Holmes (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Jim Rector (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Marcus Neely (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 467-473
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion vs. LOX/LH2 Chemical Propulsion for Cislunar Architectures
Christopher B. Reynolds (Aerojet Rocketdyne), C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Timothy Kokan (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J.H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 474-479
Exploring the Feasibility of Kuiper Belt Missions Supported by Centrifugal Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
William Ziehm (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Huntsville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 480-486
Preliminary Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engine System Trades for Robotic Missions to Jupiter
Saroj Kumar (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), L. Dale Thomas (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Jason T. Cassibry (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 487-491
Ice-Mining on the Moon with Radioisotope Power Systems
Hannah M. Sargeant (Univ. Leicester), Ramy Mesalam (Univ. Leicester), Emily Jane Watkinson (Univ. Leicester), Alessandra Barco (Univ. Leicester), Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester), Leo Gard (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Larry Trager (Aeroject Rocketdyne), Bert Lara (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Erik Scougal (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Tim Tinsley (Univ. Leicester)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 494-498
A Study on Effect of Tuning Capacitor in Dynamic Radioisotope Power Systems
Donguk Max Yang (NASA Glenn Research Center), Nicholas A. Schifer (NASA Glenn Research Center), Tyler R. Steiner (NASA Glenn Research Center), Matthew D. Stang (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 499-502
Long-Term Testing of Spark Plasma Sintered Silicon Germanium Unicouples
Tim C. Holgate (Johns Hopkins APL), Jonathan Pierce (Johns Hopkins APL), Richard Ung (Johns Hopkins APL), Jake Ballard (Johns Hopkins APL), Meiyong Himmtann (Johns Hopkins APL), Rasdip Singh (SOAL Technologies), Jeffrey Hagler (NCSU), Phil Barletta (NCSU), Tim Erickson (Johns Hopkins APL), Paul Ostdiek (Johns Hopkins APL), Rama Venkatasubramanian (Johns Hopkins APL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 503-509
Revised Estimates for Dragonfly MMRTG Neutron Spectrum and Effects
Teyen Widdicombe (Center for Space Nuclear Research), Berenice Sosa-Aispuro (Center for Space Nuclear Research), J. S. Herring (Center for Space Nuclear Research)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 510-513
Calculation of Space Radiation Exposure on Bi2Te3-Based Thermoelectric Generator
Sunjin Kim (KAERI), Jong-Bum Kim (KAERI), Kwang-Jae Son (KAERI), Jin-Joo Kim (KAERI), Jin Kim (KAERI), Jintae Hong (KAERI)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 514-520
Neutronic Feasibility of Ultra-Compact, Long-Life Molten Salt Metal Reactor (MSMR)
Jaehyun Ryu (KAIST), Eunhyug Lee (KAIST), Yonghee Kim (KAIST)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 524-528
Preliminary Heat-Transfer Modelling of In-Core Thermoelectric Conversion for Small-Scale Space Reactors
Ramy Mesalam (Univ. Leicester), Agostino Muratto (Univ. Leicester), Richard M. Ambrosi (Univ. Leicester)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 529-532
An Initial Look at the Heat Pipe Resiliency to Reactor Operation
Vedant K. Mehta (LANL), Sebastian C. Corbisiero (INL), Dasari V. Rao (LANL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 533-539
Physics Model Considerations for Nanocomposite Shielding in High Energy Proton Fields
Justina A.M. Freilich (Oregon State), Camille J. Palmer (Oregon State)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 540-544
The Effects of Hot Hydrogen Exposure on (U,Zr)C Fuel for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Jhonathan Rosales (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Arne Croell (Univ. Alabama, Hunstville), Jamelle K.P. Williams (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Brian Taylor (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Martin Volz (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Jason Reynolds (Univ. South Carolina), Christopher McKinney (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 546-550
Mechanical Properties and Failure Mechanisms of Cermet Fuel for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP)
James Mudd (LANL), Jeremy Watts (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Jhonathan Rosales (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Ryan Wilkerson (LANL), Brian Taylor (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), William Fahrenholtz (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Gregory Hilmas (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Joseph Graham (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 551-554
A Predictive Transient Model of the TREAT-SIRIUS Experiments
Mustafa K. Jaradat (INL), Sebastian Schunert (INL), Frederick N. Gleicher (INL), Vincent M. Laboure (INL), Mark D. DeHart (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 555-562
Vehicle-Level Performance Benefits of Ammonia Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Craig Foulds (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Doug Greisen (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Hari Nagarajan (Ultra Safe Nuclear), Michael Eades (Ultra Safe Nuclear)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 563-567
Thermal Analysis of the SIRIUS3 Nuclear Propulsion Fuel Calibration Experiment
Frederick N. Gleicher (INL), Mustafa K. Jaradat (INL), Sebastian Schunert (INL), Mark DeHart (INL)
Proceedings | Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2023) | Idaho Falls, ID, May 7-11, 2023 | Pages 568-578