NETS Program - Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division

184 Pages·2015·11.27 MB·English

Program Book
NETS-2015
Nuclear and Emerging
Technologies for Space
Sponsored by
ANS Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division
Universities Space Research Association
NASA
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About this Meeting
About the Meeting
In February 2015, the Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division
(ANSTD) of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) will hold the 2015 Nuclear and
Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2015) topical meeting at the Albuquerque
Marriott in Albuquerque, NM. NETS 2015 is the premier conference for landed and
in-space applications in 2015.
With authors from universities, national laboratories, NASA facilities and industry,
NETS 2015 will provide an excellent communication network and forum for infor-
mation exchange.
Topic Areas
NASA is currently considering capabilities for robotic and crewed missions to the
Moon, Mars, and beyond. Strategies that implement advanced power and propul-
sion technologies, as well as radiation protection, will be important in accomplish-
ing these missions in the future. NETS serves as a major communications network
and forum for professionals and students working in the area of space nuclear
technology. Every year it facilitates the exchange of information among research
and management personnel from international government, industry, academia,
and the national laboratory systems. To this end, the NETS 2015 meeting will
address topics ranging from overviews of current programs to methods of meeting
the challenges of future space endeavors.
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Conference Organizers
John Bess, Ph.D. Alice Caponiti Pete Worden, Ph.D.
General Chair General Chair General Chair
Idaho National Laboratory U.S. Department of Energy NASA Ames Research Center
Tony Kim Wes Deason
Technical Chair Technical Chair
NASA Marshal Space Flight Center for Space Nuclear
Center Research, USRA
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Conference Organizers
Nathan Jerred Blair Bromley Delisa Rogers
Publications International Chair Conference Coordinator
Center for Space Nuclear Atomic Energy for Canada Center for Space Nuclear
Research, USRA Limited Research, USRA
Margaret Marshall Chris Morrison
Publications Chair Communications Chair
Idaho National Laboratory Rensseleaer Polytechnic Institute
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Organizing Committees
Honorary Chairs Publications Chairs:
David Schurr Nathan Jerred
NASA HQ Center for Space Nuclear Research,
Scott Seymour USRA
Aerojet Rocketdyne [email protected]
John Kelly, PhD, Margaret Marshall
U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory
[email protected]
Bill Gerstenmaier
NASA HQ International Chair:
General Chairs: Blair Bromley
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Pete Worden, PhD, NASA ARC
[email protected]
Alice Caponiti
U.S. Department of Energy Communications Chair:
[email protected] Christopher Morrison
John Bess, PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Idaho National Laboratory [email protected]
[email protected] Finance and Exhibits Chair and
Conference Coordinator:
Technical Chairs:
Wes Deason Delisa Rogers
Center for Space Nuclear Research, Center for Space Nucelar Research,
USRA USRA
[email protected] [email protected]
Tony Kim
NASA MSFC
[email protected]
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Session Chairs and Reviewers
Track I: Radioisotope Power Systems
Track Chair: Kelly Lively, Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. Richard Ambrosi University of Leicester
Ms. Rebecca Onuschak DOE-Office of Nuclear Energy
Dr. Stephen Johnson Idaho National Laboratory
Ms. June Zakrajsek NASA-Glenn Research Center
Ms. Young Lee Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mr. Dirk Cairns-Gallimore DOE-NE75
Dr. Robert Wham Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Mr. Thomas Sutliff NASA-Glenn Research Center
Dr. Jean-Pierre Fleurial Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dr. Daniel Kramer University of Dayton
Research Institute
Track II: Fission Power and Electric Propulsion
Track Chair: Patrick McClure, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Dr. D.V. Rao Los Alamos National Laboratory
Dr. John Bess Idaho National Laboratory
Dr. David Poston Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mr. Don Palac NASA-Glenn Research Center
Track III: Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
Track Chair: Omar Mireles, NASA MSFC
Dr. Omar Mireles NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Mr. Jarvis Caffrey NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Dr. Omar Mireles NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Ms. Kelsa Benensky Penn State University
Dr. Michael Houts NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Dr. Omar Mireles NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Mr. Wesley Deason Center for Space Nuclear Research
Mr. Michael Eades Center for Space Nuclear Research
Mr. Daniel Cavender NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center
Mr. Leroy Hardin Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Track IV: Advanced Concepts
Track Chair: John Scott, NASA JSC
Mr. Ardash Rajguru Center for Space Nuclear Research
Mr. John Scott NASA-Johnson Space Center
Mr. Matthew Lund University of Utah
Mr. John Scott NASA-Johnson Space Center
Dr. Alfonso Tarditi Electric Power Research Institute
Mr. John Scott NASA-Johnson Space Center
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Sponsors
Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing
propulsion and energetics to the domestic and international space, missile defense
and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, and transformation-
al energy technology solutions to address the world’s energy needs. GenCorp is a
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space and defense, energy and real estate markets.
Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne and GenCorp can be obtained by
visiting the companies’ websites at www.Rocket.com and www.GenCorp.com.
The UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) offers an unrivalled breadth of techni-
cal products and services to our customers across the whole nuclear industry.
Covering the complete nuclear fuel cycle from fuel manufacture and power genera-
tion, through to reprocessing, waste treatment and disposal and including defence,
new nuclear build and Homeland Security. NNL provides these services supported
by an impressive range of facilities and links with international research organi-
sations, academia and other national laboratories. NNL’s facilities are second to
none. The Central Laboratory at Sellafield is the most modern nuclear research fa-
cility in the world. The Windscale Laboratory provides Post-Irradiation Examination
(PIE) and other services critical to plant life extension. At Workington NNL operates
a non-radioactive test rig facility and at Preston NNL operates a uranium active
chemistry laboratory. NNL also has staff at the Risley, Stonehouse and Harwell
sites providing Head Office functions, graphite technology, radiation chemistry and
modelling/simulation.
Appointed by the European Space Agency (ESA), NNL’s role has been to find a
sustainable power source in batteries to power future European space missions
beyond Mars. After finding that americium was the ideal power source, NNL then
started examining the logistical and chemical issues involved in the separation of
americium from plutonium. NNL is now a key player in a European wide space
programme.
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NETS 2015 General Schedule
Monday February 23, 2015
7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Registration Desk
Session Preparation Exhibitition Hall (Acoma)
8:00 am - 10:00 am Opening Plenary Pecos/Sandia
Welcome and Q&A
• David Schurr, NASA HQ
• Scott Seymour, Aerojet Rocketdyne
• John Kelly, DOE-NE
10:00 am - 10:30 am Refreshments Exhibition Hall (Acoma)
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Plenary Pecos/Sandia
• Pete Worden, NASA ARC
• Alice Caponiti, DOE-NE
• John Bess, Idaho National
Laboratory
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break On your own
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Refreshments Exhibition Hall
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening Tapas Reception National Museum of
Nuclear Science & History
Sponsored by National
Nuclear Lab
Tuesday February 24, 2015
8:00 am - 10:00 am Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
10:00 am - 10:30 am Refreshments Exhibition Hall
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Break On your own
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Refreshments Exhibition Hall
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
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NETS 2015 General Schedule
Evening Dinner On your own

Wednesday February 25, 2015
8:00 am - 10:00 am Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
10:00 am - 10:30 am Refreshments Exhibition Hall
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch On your own
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Refreshments Exhibition Hall
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Technical Sessions Salons A, B, C, D
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner Banquet Marriott Ballroom
Sponsored by
Aerojet-Rocketdyne
Speaker: Bill Gerstenmaier,
NASA HQ
Thursday February 26, 2015
Morning Tour Sandia National Lab
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