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Report of the Nuclear Propulsion Mission Analysis, Figures of Merit Subpanel : Quantifiable figures of merit for nuclear thermal propulsion

Author
Haynes, Davy A.
Published
Nov 1, 1991.
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Summary
The results of an inquiry by the Nuclear Propulsion Mission Analysis, Figures of Merit subpanel are given. The subpanel was tasked to consider the question of what are the appropriate and quantifiable parameters to be used in the definition of an overall figure of merit (FoM) for Mars transportation system (MTS) nuclear thermal rocket engines (NTR). Such a characterization is needed to resolve the NTR engine design trades by a logical and orderly means, and to provide a meaningful method for comparison of the various NTR engine concepts. The subpanel was specifically tasked to identify the quantifiable engine parameters which would be the most significant engine factors affecting an overall FoM for a MTS and was not tasked with determining 'acceptable' or 'recommended' values for the identified parameters. In addition, the subpanel was asked not to define an overall FoM for a MTS. Thus, the selection of a specific approach, applicable weighting factors, to any interrelationships, for establishing an overall numerical FoM were considered beyond the scope of the subpanel inquiry.
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Collection
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19920011683.
Accession ID: 92N20925.
NAS 1.15:104179.
NASA-TM-104179.
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