NETS2012
USRAANS&TLunar & Planetary Inst.

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Extended Abstract Submissions Due: November 17, 2011

Author Notification: Dec. 8, 2011
Final Revisions Due: Dec. 22, 2011

NETS2012 Submission page: Submit papers here!

Please note that the NETS submission dates differ from those for the LPSC meeting. All NETS authors must adhere to the above deadlines for consideration in the NETS meeting.

All abstracts should adhere to the provided template. Abstracts that do not hold to these guidelines will be returned to the author for reformatting.

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Technical Tracks and Sessions:

Track 1: Mission and Architectures
1.1. Space Science Missions
1.2. Exploration Missions
1.3. Spacecraft Concepts
1.4. Lunar and Planetary Surface Concepts
1.5. Mission Analysis and Validation Missions
1.6. Space Radiation Environment & Protection
1.7. Space Policy

Track 2: Fission Power and Propulsion
2.1. Reactor Module and Shield Design
2.2. Power Conversion Systems and Components
2.3. Supporting Technologies (inc. Heat Rejection and Power Management and Distribution)
2.4. Reactor Simulation
2.5. Tools and Modeling
2.6. Testing and Validation
2.7. Materials and Radiation Testing
2.8. Nuclear Electric Propulsion Systems
2.9. kWe-class Reactors
2.10. Ultra-high Performance Fission Systems

Track 3: Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS)
3.1. Plutonium-238 Production
3.2. Thermal Systems Management
3.3. Energy Conversion – Thermoelectric Systems and Components
3.4. Energy Conversion – Stirling Systems and Components
3.5. Flight Systems Mission Performance
3.6. Advanced Systems and Performance Analyses
3.7. Mission Concepts Enabled by RPS

Track 4: Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP)
4.1. NTP History
4.2. Fuel Development
4.3. Design Concepts
4.4. System Integration
4.5. Tools and Modeling
4.6. Testing and Validation

Track 5: Advanced Concepts
5.1. Multi-Megawatt Power Systems
5.2. Fusion and Hybrid Nuclear Processes


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