Use of nuclear power on the lunar and martian surface

Andrew Zillmer; John Santarius; Gerald Kulcinski; Mark Henley; Harrison Schmitt

Use of nuclear power on the lunar and martian surface

Andrew Zillmer
, John Santarius
, Gerald Kulcinski
, Mark Henley
, Harrison Schmitt

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Abstract

Nuclear power has been utilized for space systems since the early 1960's. In the future, nuclear power may be an important component of surface exploration systems. Nuclear energy may be used to provide heat and electricity for sensors, rovers, laboratories, and in situ resource utilization activities. When used for surface power, Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS's) and fission reactors share several similar concerns, such as radiator geometry and effects of an atmosphere. Reactors and RPSs also differ in several ways, such as safety and control. This paper outlines considerations for using nuclear surface power on the moon and Mars, and discusses several possible uses of nuclear power for surface activities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference
Pages	497-506
Number of pages	10
State	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference - San Diego, CA, United States Duration: Jun 5 2005 → Jun 9 2005

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Name	American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference

Conference

Conference	American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego, CA
Period	06/5/05 → 06/9/05

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Zillmer, A, Santarius, J, Kulcinski, G, Henley, M & Schmitt, H 2005, Use of nuclear power on the lunar and martian surface. in American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference. American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference, pp. 497-506, American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference, San Diego, CA, United States, 06/5/05.

Use of nuclear power on the lunar and martian surface. / Zillmer, Andrew; Santarius, John; Kulcinski, Gerald et al.
American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference. 2005. p. 497-506 (American Nuclear Society Embedded Topical Meeting - 2005 Space Nuclear Conference).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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