Title :
Benchmark experiments for space Reactor neutron shielding of mission electronics
Author :
Williams, John G. ; Jun, Insoo ; Sallee, Wesley W. ; Cherng, Michael
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
Abstract :
Experiments and calculations simulating the neutron shadow shield for a reactor-powered space vehicle are described, including calculations for a variety of shield configurations and materials, and an experimental benchmark test using a bare fast reactor.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; benchmark testing; fission reactor design; fission reactor theory; neutron effects; neutron spectra; nuclear electronics; nuclear engineering computing; shielding; space vehicles; Monte Carlo methods; bare fast reactor; benchmark experiments; fission reactors; lithium compounds; mission electronics; neutron shadow shield simulations; neutron shield materials; neutron spectroscopy; radiation effects; radiation transport; reactor-powered space vehicle; shield configurations; space reactor neutron shielding; space technology; Benchmark testing; Electronic equipment testing; Inductors; Lithium compounds; Neutrons; Payloads; Propulsion; Space missions; Space technology; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2004.839251
