AAWSAP DIRD, Aneutronic Fusion Propulsion II, November 2010

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PHYSICS DEMO
Tech Development
Grpund DEMO
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MANNED MISSION
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Figure 20. Roadmap to Aneutronic Fusion Propulsion Development
Design trades and evaluation can then ensue with confinement vessel design (including
fuel supply and introduction), basic exhaust control modeling for regulation and
maximum efficiency, crew and equipment safety concepts, effective launch and
deployment concepts, and complete end-to-end power train and energy recovery
concept implementation.
Ground demonstrations have been conducted during all of the previous phases, but a
complete end-to-end demonstration of the working concept is necessary before
deployment. This demonstration is the culmination of the design physics and
engineering models with a complete simulation from launch, execution, and return to
Earth.
The estimated date for a manned mission is contingent upon the successful execution of
the prior technology phases and again, success depends upon thorough execution,
complete analysis, proven concepts, engineering models, and significant and careful
investment strategies.
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