Dana’s research focuses on radiators and heat exchangers for spacecraft with electric engines and nuclear power. In order to be efficient the space craft needs to have a good power to weight ratio. The heavier the spacecraft is, the more expensive it would be to send it into space. One aspect of the research is figuring out the best thermodynamic system for powering the spacecraft. The role that I will be playing is looking into the radiator in the thermodynamic system. The radiator needs to work efficiently at dispelling heat. Another requirement is that the radiator is light enough to send into space. We will be looking at the specific power of the radiator.