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Reddy, Srikanth K.. Study of structural integrity of interstellar spacecraft reaction chamber and thrust structure in support of Project Icarus. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3S46Q11

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TitleStudy of structural integrity of interstellar spacecraft reaction chamber and thrust structure in support of Project Icarus
NameReddy, Srikanth K. (author); Benaroya, Haym (chair); Baruh, Haim (internal member); Dill, Ellis H (internal member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - New Brunswick
Date Created2014
Other Date2014-01 (degree)
SubjectMechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Outer space--Exploration, Interstellar travel, Space vehicles--Design and construction, Space vehicles--Propulsion systems
Extentxiii, 98 p. : ill.
DescriptionThis thesis supports studies of the international effort of Project Icarus, dedicated to the unmanned, interstellar exploration of nearby stellar systems within the next century. The target system is 5.9 light years away, with a required velocity of 12% the speed of light. This study primarily focuses on the structural analysis of the reaction chamber and supporting structure of the Icarus interstellar spacecraft, which will be powered by nuclear fusion reactions to achieve the required velocity and time-frame for the mission. First, a computational finite element analysis is conducted on the reaction chamber in terms of loading, vibration, and fatigue. Different configurations and assumptions are studied for the reaction chamber as well. Present-day manufacturing considerations are also taken into account, with a modest extrapolation for future manufacturing technologies that are currently not in existence. Next, the thrust supporting structure for the reaction chamber is incorporated into the analysis. This study serves as a precursor for the multi-level analysis into the eventual detailed design and production of an interstellar spacecraft, and is the first such study.
NoteM.S.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Srikanth K. Reddy
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3S46Q11
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - New Brunswick Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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