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Rapid mars transits with exhaust-modulated plasma propulsion
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
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| Author | Yang, Tien Fang Johnson, Ivan Braden, Ellen Chang-Diaz, Franklin R. Hsu, Michael M. |
| Copyright Year | 1995 |
| Description | The operational characteristics of the Exhaust-Modulated Plasma Rocket are described. Four basic human and robotic mission scenarios to Mars are analyzed using numerical optimization techniques at variable specific impulse and constant power. The device is well suited for 'split-sprint' missions, allowing fast, one-way low-payload human transits of 90 to 104 days, as well as slower, 180-day, high-payload robotic precursor flights. Abort capabilities, essential for human missions, are also explored. |
| File Size | 832128 |
| Page Count | 18 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19960014624 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t9h46ns17 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1995-03-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Propulsion And Power Earth-mars Trajectories Propulsion System Performance Mars Planet Propulsion System Configurations Robotics Trajectory Optimization Mars Exploration Mars Probes Plasma Propulsion Manned Mars Missions Mission Planning Specific Impulse Payloads Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |
