| タイトル | CRYOTE (Cryogenic Orbital Testbed) Concept |
| 本文（外部サイト） | http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20090037680 |
| 著者（英） | Kutter, Bernard; Wollen, Mark; Walls, Laurie; Gravlee, Mari; Rhys, Noah |
| 著者所属（英） | United Launch Alliance |
| 発行日 | 2009-09-14 |
| 言語 | eng |
| 内容記述 | Demonstrating cryo-fluid management (CFM) technologies in space is critical for advances in long duration space missions. Current space-based cryogenic propulsion is viable for hours, not the weeks to years needed by space exploration and space science. CRYogenic Orbital TEstbed (CRYOTE) provides an affordable low-risk environment to demonstrate a broad array of critical CFM technologies that cannot be tested in Earth's gravity. These technologies include system chilldown, transfer, handling, health management, mixing, pressure control, active cooling, and long-term storage. United Launch Alliance is partnering with Innovative Engineering Solutions, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and others to develop CRYOTE to fly as an auxiliary payload between the primary payload and the Centaur upper stage on an Atlas V rocket. Because satellites are expensive, the space industry is largely risk averse to incorporating unproven systems or conducting experiments using flight hardware that is supporting a primary mission. To minimize launch risk, the CRYOTE system will only activate after the primary payload is separated from the rocket. Flying the testbed as an auxiliary payload utilizes Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle performance excess to cost-effectively demonstrate enhanced CFM. |
| NASA分類 | Spacecraft Propulsion and Power |
| レポートNO | M09-0747 |
| 権利 | Copyright, Distribution as joint owner in the copyright |
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