Overview of MultiLayer Metal Insulation Development for Small Stirling Convertors at NASA Glenn Research Center [PDF]
A small Stirling convertor is currently under development at the NASA Glenn Research Center to produce one watt of electrical power from eight watts of heat.
Goodell, Daniel D. +2 more
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Design Simulation and Radiation Optimization of 90Sr Isotope Generator Radioactive Source
Journal of Isotopes90Sr has strong bremsstrahlung radiation, before manufacturing the radioisotope heat source, it is necessary to first simulate the composition of the 90SrTiO3 ceramic pellet, design the structure of the fuel cladding, and evaluate the bremsstrahlung ...
YANG Liqun, JIA Nannan, ZHOU Jian, LI Yefan, TANG Jun
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Nuclear systems for space power and propulsion [PDF]
As exploration and utilization of space proceeds through the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond, spacecraft in earth orbit will become increasingly larger, spacecraft will travel deeper into space, and space activities will involve more complex operations.
Klein, M.
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A power conditioning system for radioisotope thermoelectric generator energy sources [PDF]
The use of radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTG) as the primary source of energy in unmanned spacecraft is discussed. RTG output control, power conditioning system requirements, the electrical design, and circuit performance are also ...
Gillis, J. A., Jr.
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Performance and weight dependence of a silicon-germanium RTG on fuel capsule temperature and heat flux [PDF]
Performance and weight dependence of silicon germanium RTG on fuel capsule temperature and heat ...
Raag, V.
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Solid propellant impact tests. [Solid propellant impact testing of radioisotope heat sources] [PDF]
, 1976 Future space missions, as in the past, call for the continued use of radioisotopes as heat sources for thermoelectric power generators. In an effort to minimize the risk of radioactive contamination of the environment, a complete safety analysis of each such system is necessary.
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Brayton-cycle radioisotope heat-source design study. Phase II /preliminary design/ report [PDF]
Brayton cycle radioisotope heat source ...
Chapman, T. G. +4 more
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Searching for modifications to the exponential radioactive decay law with the Cassini spacecraft
, 2008 Data from the power output of the radioisotope thermoelectric generators aboard the Cassini spacecraft are used to test the conjecture that small deviations observed in terrestrial measurements of the exponential radioactive decay law are correlated with
Cooper, Peter S.
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Overview study of Space Power Technologies for the advanced energetics program [PDF]
Space power technologies are reviewed to determine the state-of-the-art and to identify advanced or novel concepts which promise large increases in performance. The potential for incresed performance is judged relative to benchmarks based on technologies
Gross, S. +8 more
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Small Stirling dynamic isotope power system for robotic space missions [PDF]
The design of a multihundred-watt Dynamic Isotope Power System (DIPS), based on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) General Purpose Heat Source (GPHS) and small (multihundred-watt) free-piston Stirling engine (FPSE), is being pursued as a potential lower
Bents, D. J.
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