Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space 2013: Call for Papers
February 25-28, 2013 • Albuquerque Marriott, N.M.
Abstract Submissions Due: September 4, 2012
On February 25-28, 2013, the Aerospace Nuclear Science and Technology Division of the American Nuclear Society will hold the 2013 Nuclear and Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS 2013) topical meeting in Albuquerque, N.M. This conference represents the second stand-alone topical meeting in Albuquerque since the previous Space Technologies and Applications International Forum, and follows a successful meeting in 2012 held in conjunction with the 43rd Lunar Planetary Science Conference.
Topic areas
NASA is currently developing capabilities for robotic and crewed missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Strategies that implement advanced power and propulsion technologies, as well as radiation protection, will be important in accomplishing these missions. NETS serves as a major communications network and forum for professionals and students working in the area of space nuclear technology. Every year NETS facilitates the exchange of information among research and management personnel from international government, industry, academia, and the national laboratory systems. To this end, the NETS 2013 meeting will address topics ranging from overviews of current programs to methods of meeting the challenges of future space endeavors.
Program
Track 1: Current Space Architectures and Missions
Space Science and Exploration Missions
Industrial Programs
Defense Architectures
Spacecraft Concepts and Design
Lunar and Planetary Surface Concepts
Mission Analysis and Validation Missions
Space Policy and Procedures
Track 2: Present Enabling Capabilities
Plutonium-238 Production
Radioisotope Power Systems
Power Conversion Systems and Components
Supporting Technologies (including Heat Rejection and Power
Management & Distribution)
Space Radiation Environment and Protection
Impact on Human Operations
Track 3: Near-Term Nuclear Technologies
Reactor and Shield Design
Reactor Simulation
Fuels Development
Materials and Radiation Testing
Alternative Radioisotopic Systems and Applications
Systems Integration
Tools and Modeling
Testing and Validation
Track 4: Augmenting Nuclear Capabilities
Advanced Reactor Concepts
Advanced Fuels and Materials
Hybrid Nuclear Systems
Enhanced Computational Methods
Improved Radioisotopic Power System Design
Nuclear Enabled In-Situ Resource Utilization
Track 5: Innovative and Advanced Technologies
Low Alpha Multi-Megawatt Power Systems
Fusion Systems
Non-Traditional Methods
Novel Mission Design
