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Preliminary design and analysis of a rotating bubble membrane radiator for space-based nuclear power systems

Creator:

Webb, Brent Jonathan

Abstract:

The development of a novel high temperature space radiator is described. A Rotating Bubble Membrane Radiator (RBMR) combines the best features of heat pipes and droplet radiators while avoiding their negative attributes. The RBMR offers light weight, self deployment, ease of startup and its performance is less affected by acceleration....

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis