1964/11/01 by Cosima Walter · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · Engineering · Materials Science · Chemistry · #Planetary Science and Exploration #Space Satellite Systems and Control #Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies #Nuclear engineering #Nuclear reactor core #Ramjet #Nuclear reactor #Aerospace engineering #Reactor design #Computer science #Engineering #Physics #Chemistry #Combustion
paper · doi:10.2172/4356214
openalex publication_date 1964/11/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/02
Declassified 27 Nov 1973. The Tory II-C nuclear ramjet reactor is the culmination of the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory's development efforts in the Pluto program from 1957 to 1964. Details of the design and assembly of the reactor are presented. Included are descriptions, criteria, analyses, and computations of the core components, axial and transverse reactor support systems, and reactor controls. In addition, a detailed description of the assembly of the reactor is profusely illustrated. Not included are discussions of reactor control actuators, electronic systems, etc. (auth)