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Appendix E: Compilation of Study Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Pages 129-134

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From page 129...
... A possible exception is in the area of turbine technology, where an adequate range of power leveb has been validated for terrestrial applications, although not for flight conditions. Proposed space power systems will need to be space qualified for long-term unattended use.
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From page 130...
... Finding 3 (Chapter 4~: Existing space power architecture system studies do not adequately address questions of survivability, reliability, maintainability, and operational readiness that is, availability on very short notice. F~ndmg 4 (Chapter 4~: Existing SDI space power architecture system studies do not provide an adequate basis for evaluating or comparing cost or cost-e~ectiveness among the space power systems examined.
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From page 131...
... The development of adequate power supplies may well pace the entire SDI program. Conclusion 6 (Chapter 6~: Refocusing SDIO resources toward near-term demonstrations could delay development of advanced power technology, and thereby seriously jeopardize meeting long-term space power program objectives.
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From page 132...
... (Chapter 3) Give early, careful consideration to the regulatory, safety, and National lDn~rironmental Policy Act requ~rements for Mace nuclear power systems Tom manufacture throw launch, orbital service, safe orbit requirements, and disposition.
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From page 133...
... It would concurrently provide experience relevant to practical operation of a space power system similar to systems that might be required by the SDI alert and burst modes. Recommendation 5 (Chapter 5~: Make additional and effective m~restments now in technology and demonstrations leading to advanced components, inclu~mg but not limited to: thermal management, including radiators; .
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... capabilities ant! progress In civil as well as military applications of power technology, both on the ground and in space, and to maintain a rate of progress In advanced technologies adequate to satisfy national needs for space power, plan and implement a focused federal program to develop the requisite space power te~mologies and systems.
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