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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Japanese researchers test detection devices at West Valley
Two research scientists from Japan’s Kyoto University and Kochi University of Technology visited the West Valley Demonstration Project in western New York state earlier this fall to test their novel radiation detectors, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management announced on November 19.
Technical Session
Tuesday, May 10, 2022|10:30AM–12:30PM EDT|Vanda
Session Chairs:
Michelle Rucker (NASA)
Laura Burke (NASA)
Session Organizers:
Alternate Chair:
Michael Chappell (NASA)
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1.9MWe Nuclear Electric Propulsion-Chemical Propulsion Piloted Mars Opposition Vehicle
Steven Oleson (NASA Glenn Research Center), Elizabeth Turnbull (NASA Glenn Research Center), Laura Burke (NASA Glenn Research Center), Thomas Packard (HX5), Lee Mason (NASA Glenn Research Center), James Fittje (Science Applications International Corp.), Anthony Colozza (HX5), Paul Schmitz (Power Computing Solutions), Steven McCarty (NASA Glenn Research Center), John Yim (NASA Glenn Research Center), Brandon Klefman (NASA Glenn Research Center), John Gyekenyesi (HX5), Brent Faller (NASA Glenn Research Center), David Smith (HX5), Lucia Tian (NASA Glenn Research Center), Caroline Austin (NASA Glenn Research Center), W. Peter Simon (NASA Glenn Research Center), Christopher Heldman (NASA Glenn Research Center), Onoufrios Theofylaktos (NASA Glenn Research Center), Christine Schmid (NASA Glenn Research Center), Thomas Parkey (NASA Glenn Research Center), Natalie Weckesser (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Paper
Subscale NTP Engines for Human Mars Missions
Christopher B. Reynolds (Aerojet Rocketdyne), C. Russell Joyner II (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Timothy Kokan (Aerojet Rocketdyne), Daniel J.H. Levack (Aerojet Rocketdyne)
Combined Nuclear Electric and Chemical Propulsion for Crewed Mars Opposition Missions
Laura Burke (NASA Glenn Research Center), Steven Oleson (NASA Glenn Research Center), David Smith (HX5)
A Dynamic Radioisotope Power System for a Pressurized Lunar/Mars Rover
Steve Oleson (NASA Glenn Research Center), Paul Schmitz (Power Computing Solutions), Michael B. Smith (ORNL), Tony Colozza (HX5), Lucia Tian (NASA Glenn Research Center), Brandon Klefman (NASA Glenn Research Center), Steven Korn (NASA Glenn Research Center), Max Chaiken (NASA Glenn Research Center), Tom Packard (HX5), Jim Fittje (Science Applications International Corp.), John Gyekenyesi (HX5), Elizabeth Turnbull (NASA Glenn Research Center)
Mass Modeling of NEP Power Conversion Concepts for Human Mars Exploration
William Machemer (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Matthew Duchek (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Christopher Harnack (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Emanuel Grella (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Dennis Nikitaev (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Corey D. Smith (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.)
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