Published January 5, 1991 | Version v1
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Comparison of dynamic isotope power systems for distributed planetary surface applications

Creators

  • 1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 (USA)
  • 2. Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Lewis Research Center Group, Brook Park, Ohio 44142 (USA)

Description

To support the Space Exploration Initiative, a study was performed to investigate and characterize dynamic isotope power system (DIPS) alternatives for the surface mission elements associated with a lunar base and subsequent manned Mars expedition

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
217
Journal Issue
2
Series
AIP Conf. Proc.
Journal Page Range
586-597
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPC

Conference

Title
8. symposium on space nuclear power systems.
Dates
6-10 Jan 1991.
Place
Albuquerque, NM (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
22084646
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BRAYTON CYCLE; MARS SPACE PROBES; MOON; POWER GENERATION; RADIOISOTOPE BATTERIES; SPACE VEHICLES; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; SPECIFICATIONS; STIRLING ENGINES
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; MOTORS; POWER SUPPLIES; SATELLITES; THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-910116--.