ATOMIC POWER And Aircraft Propulsion

490173

01/01/1949

Event
Pre-1964 SAE Technical Papers
Authors Abstract
Content
AFTER outlining the fundamental physical background for the release of atomic energy, the author shows that the high concentration of energy and the high cost and relative scarcity of atomic fuels mark them for use where there is a high premium on performance, rather than on direct cost per unit of power.
This makes atomic energy attractive for aircraft propulsion, where it could combine high performance with large payload and long range. Chief obstacles in design of an atomic aircraft engine are development of light-weight shielding against deadly radiations; adequate cans to retain radioactive fission products; a pile capable of operating at high temperature and high thermal stresses; and a safe, flexible control mechanism.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/490173
Pages
18
Citation
Kalitinsky, A., "ATOMIC POWER And Aircraft Propulsion," SAE Technical Paper 490173, 1949, https://doi.org/10.4271/490173.
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Publisher
Published
Jan 1, 1949
Product Code
490173
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English