The NUR0C3A systems analysis code was designed to provide the user with performance characteristics of the dual-mode space nuclear fission solid core power and propulsion systems. This report describes utilization o the NUR0C3A code to produce a detailed parameter study of the dual mode system. The parameter study defines performance characteristics over a wide range of input geometries and statepoints. A sensitivity study was also developed to achieve better understanding of the NUR0C3A code characteristics. The performance characteristics generated in these studies are sufficiently interesting to warrant further analysis of the dual-mode propulsion/power concept, particularly in the areas of mission analysis and improved system characterization.
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