Published 1990 | Version v1
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Compact, long-lived dynamic isotope power systems for the exploration of space

  • 1. Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (USA). Rocketdyne Div.
  • 2. US DOE, Germantown, MD (USA)

Description

Dynamic, isotope-heated power systems are needed to carry out the exploration of space, and are minor elements identified by NASA for the space exploration initiative (SEI). The dynamic isotope power system (DIPS) demonstration program is aimed at establishing the advanced technology as well as the system designs and hardware for this initiative and other exploratory missions. Several conceptual designs of DIPS systems have been developed which provide the needed compact, reliable, long-lived power systems

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (USA)
ISBN
0-8169-0490-1
Imprint Title
Proceedings of the 25th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Imprint Pagination
603 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 216-221.

Conference

Title
25. intersociety energy conversion engineering conference.
Dates
12-17 Aug 1990.
Place
Reno, NV (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
22023019
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES; S30: DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
COMPUTER CODES; EXPLORER SATELLITES; NASA; RADIOISOTOPE HEAT SOURCES; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; SPECIFICATIONS; THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ENERGY SOURCES; EQUIPMENT; NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; POWER SUPPLIES; SATELLITES; US ORGANIZATIONS

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-900801--.