It turns out that small reactors
for nuclear propulsion are really about the only appropriate use for nuclear power.
In 2011, Bechtel won a lead contract to manage the nation's two Navy research facilities
for nuclear propulsion.
Not exact matches
Facing limited funds, NASA administrator Michael Griffin slashed many science programs, including astrobiology (down 50 percent in the 2007 request) and the development of
nuclear propulsion systems
for spacecraft (down 97 percent).
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Nuclear Thermal
Propulsion (NTP): A Proven Growth Technology
for Human NEO / Mars Exploration Missions» By Stanley K.Borowski, David R. McCurdy, and Thomas W. Packard 2012 At: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20120003776.pdf
Acquire and maintain local qualifications
for Radiological and Environmental controls including DOT and Naval
Nuclear Propulsion Program requirements and regulations
Tags
for this Online Resume: Lean Six Sigma, regulatory oversight, proven manager, Navy's
Nuclear Propulsion, Mentor, TS / SCI clearance
United States Navy • USS Nimitz / USS Carl Vinson 2002 — Present
Nuclear Power Student (2002 — 2005) Chief Machinery Operator (2005 — 2011) Work Center Supervisor (2011 — Present) As Chief Machinery Operator supervised 6 personnel in safety operations of Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier Engine Room containing 2 Main Engines providing
propulsion, 2 Turbine Generators providing electricity, and 2 Distilling Units producing 100K gallons of fresh water per day, with oversight of all support systems
for propulsion plant.
Responsibilities included work center supervisor
for main
propulsion engine and boiler rooms, leading petty officer
for M and B divisions,
Nuclear repair coordinator, Recruiter, Quality Assurance Inspector and maintenance coordinator
for several minor and major overhauls on various class ships.