Robert Slaughter Space Physics Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University FFFFF Near-Term Antimatter Propulsion A Positron Thermal Rocket An Outlined Lunar Mission Concept Robert Slaughter Space Physics Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU Hyperion ERAU
Overview PTR GEANT4 ANSYS FEM FLUENT CFD Mission Concept Mission Conclusion Conclusion April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
PTR April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
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PTR Fuel Rod April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
A PTR Engine April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
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Data Analysis April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Temperature Distribution April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Temperature Distribution April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Finite Element Modeling (FEM) April 19, 2008
ANSYS FEM April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Computational Fluid Dynamics FLUENT (CFD) April 19, 2008
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FLUENT CFD April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Lunar Mission Concept April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
~2.5 more efficient than a pure chemical propulsion system Mission Conclusion 35,000 kg Lunar payload ~2.5 more efficient than a pure chemical propulsion system Including production cost potential to save billions! April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
5.8 micrograms of positrons per kg of device Positron Storage 0.03 grams 5.8 micrograms of positrons per kg of device Current capability picograms of positrons per kg of device April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Conclusion PTR GEANT4 ANSYS FEM FLUENT CFD Mission Concept Mission Conclusion April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU
Acknowledgements Holly Szumila William Taitano Dr. Darrel Smith Jonathan Webb April 19, 2008 HYPERION ERAU