A cermet fuel reactor for nuclear thermal propulsion [PDF]
Work on the cermet fuel reactor done in the 1960's by General Electric (GE) and the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) that had as its goal the development of systems that could be used for nuclear rocket propulsion as well as closed cycle propulsion ...
Kruger, Gordon
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STOVL aircraft simulation for integrated flight and propulsion control research [PDF]
The United States is in the initial stages of committing to a national program to develop a supersonic short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft.
Drummond, Colin K., Mihaloew, James R.
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Space propulsion technology overview [PDF]
Chemical and electric propulsion technologies for operations beyond the shuttle's orbit with focus on future mission needs and economic effectiveness is discussed.
Pelouch, J. J., Jr.
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Fluid-structure dynamics of a vibro-impact capsule robot in multiphase intestinal environments. [PDF]
Nonlinear DynWang Z +4 more
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An analytical optimization of electric propulsion orbit transfer vehicles [PDF]
Due to the electric propulsion's inherent propellant mass savings over chemical propulsion, electric propulsion orbit transfer vehicles (EPOTV's) are highly efficient mode of orbit transfer.
Oleson, Steven R.
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Flapping Foil-Based Propulsion and Power Generation: A Comprehensive Review. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Kandel P, Wang J, Deng J.
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Integrated propulsion for near-Earth space missions. Volume 2: Technical [PDF]
The calculation approach is described for parametric analysis of candidate electric propulsion systems employed in LEO to GEO missions. Occultation relations, atmospheric density effects, and natural radiation effects are presented.
Dailey, C. L. +3 more
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Comparison of muscular activity and metabolic response between a novel handle-based and a push-rim wheelchair in a simulated daily mobility circuit. [PDF]
J Rehabil MedAronis G +4 more
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Resistojet propulsion for large spacecraft systems [PDF]
Resistojet propulsion systems have characteristics that are ideally suited for the on-orbit and primary propulsion requirements of large spacecraft systems.
Mirtich, M. J.
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Propulsion-enhanced chemotaxis drives bifunctional enzymatic nanorobots deep into tumors. [PDF]
Natl Sci RevLi S, Nie G, Zhao Y.
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