David I. Poston

Engineering · Physical Sciences

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Research Topics

Nuclear reactor physics and engineering(91), Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies(54), Advanced Thermodynamic Systems and Engines(35), Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies(35), Nuclear Materials and Properties(28)

Publications152 total

The Difficulties of Using a Neutron Moderator in Space Reactors
2025
Estimation of the Maximum Number of Fissions for a Space Nuclear Reactor
2024
A Review of the NERVA Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Challenges with Criticality Under Accident Conditions
2023· 1 cited
DRACO On-Orbit Nuclear Thermal Rocket Experiment Preliminary Plans
2023· 3 cited
The Transition of KRUSTY to a 50-kWe Kilopower System
2022
Evolution of Kilopower Reactors from Kilowatts to Megawatts
2022
Scaling Comparison of NEP vs. SEP for Cislunar Space
2022
Data and Insights for the KRUSTY Nuclear-Powered Tests
2021· 1 citedOpen Access
Enabling a New Generation of Outer Solar System Missions: Engineering Design Studies for Nuclear Electric Propulsion
2021· 3 citedOpen Access
Space Fission Power: Benefits and Challenges
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 5 cited
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion: Benefits and Challenges
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 7 cited
Space Fission Power: Technology Options – Reactor Core
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 2 cited
Space Fission Power: Technology Options—Heat Transport
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 3 cited
Space Fission Power: Technology Options—Radiation Shielding
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 2 cited
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion: Technology Options
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 1 cited
Space Fission Power: Kilopower and KRUSTY
Elsevier eBooks·2021· 4 cited
NCSP IER 476 CED-4A Documentation
2020Open Access
From DUFF to KRUSTY - The Path to Successful Reactor Development [Slides]
2020· 1 citedOpen Access
5-minutes on the Disadvantages of LEU for space reactors [Slides]
2020Open Access
Results of the KRUSTY Warm Critical Experiments
Nuclear Technology·2020· 33 citedOpen Access
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Patrick McClure(15), Marc A. Gibson(12), Lee S. Mason(8), Richard J. Kapernick(7), Michael G. Houts(7), Holly Trellue(5), Robert S. Reid(4), Thomas Godfroy(4), Ray M. Guffee(4), Ronald J. Lipinski(4), David Dixon(4), Thomas F. Marcille(4), Benjamin W. Amiri(4), Rene Sanchez(3), Cheryl L. Bowman(3), John Creasy(3), Steven A. Wright(3), Regina A. Talandis(3), Terry Kammash(3), James Sanzi(2)