Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems

Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems
Author: Jason William Hartwig
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2015-11-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128039906

Liquid Acquisition Devices for Advanced In-Space Cryogenic Propulsion Systems discusses the importance of reliable cryogenic systems, a pivotal part of everything from engine propulsion to fuel deposits. As some of the most efficient systems involve advanced cryogenic fluid management systems that present challenging issues, the book tackles issues such as the difficulty in obtaining data, the lack of quality data and models, and the complexity in trying to model these systems. The book presents models and experimental data based on rare and hard-to-obtain cryogenic data. Through clear descriptions of practical data and models, readers will explore the development of robust and flexible liquid acquisition devices (LAD) through component-level and full-scale ground experiments, as well as analytical tools. This book presents new and rare experimental data, as well as analytical models, in a fundamental area to the aerospace and space-flight communities. With this data, the reader can consider new and improved ways to design, analyze, and build expensive flight systems. Presents a definitive reference for design ideas, analysis tools, and performance data on cryogenic liquid acquisition devices Provides historical perspectives to present fundamental design models and performance data, which are applied to two practical examples throughout the book Describes a series of models to optimize liquid acquisition device performance, which are confirmed through a variety of parametric component level tests Includes video clips of experiments on a companion website

Flight Development for Cryogenic Fluid Management in Support of Exploration Missions

Flight Development for Cryogenic Fluid Management in Support of Exploration Missions
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2018-06-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781721828012

This paper describes the results of the "Experimentation for the Maturation of Deep Space Cryogenic Refueling Technology" study. The purposes of this study were to identify cryogenic fluids management technologies requiring low gravity flight experiments to bring to technology readiness level (TRL) 5-6; to study many possible flight experiment options; and to develop near-term low-cost flight experiment concepts to mature core technologies of refueling. A total of twenty-five white papers were prepared in the course of this study. Each white paper is briefly summarized and relevant references cited. A total of 90 references are cited. Chato, David J. Glenn Research Center NASA/TM-2006-214262, AIAA Paper-2006-0940, E-15545

Cryogenic On-Orbit Liquid Depot Storage, Acquisition, and Transfer Satellite (Cold-Sat) Feasibility Study

Cryogenic On-Orbit Liquid Depot Storage, Acquisition, and Transfer Satellite (Cold-Sat) Feasibility Study
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018-07-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723549816

The Cryogenic On-Orbit Liquid Depot Storage, Acquisition, and Transfer Satellite (COLD-SAT) is an experimental spacecraft launched from an expendable launch vehicle which is designed to investigate the systems and technologies required for efficient, effective, and reliable management of cryogenic fluid in the reduced gravity space environment. The COLD-SAT program will provide the necessary data base and provide low-g proving of fluid and thermal models of cryogenic storage, transfer, and resupply concepts and processes. A conceptual approach was developed and an overview of the results of the 24 month COLD-SAT Phase A feasibility is described which includes: (1) a definition of the technology needs and the accompanying experimental 3 month baseline mission; (2) a description of the experiment subsystem, major features and rationale for satisfaction of primary and secondary experiment requirements using liquid hydrogen as the test fluid; and (3) a presentation of the conceptual design of the COLD-SAT spacecraft subsystems which support the on-orbit experiment with emphasis on areas of greatest challenge. Bailey, William J. and Weiner, Stephen P. and Beekman, Douglas H. and Dennis, Mark F. and Martin, Timothy A. Unspecified Center NASA-CR-185247, NAS 1.26:185247, MCR-90-1307 NAS3-25063; RTOP 506-48-21...

NASA Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request

NASA Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Request
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Science and Space
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2010
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: