Published January 15, 1979 | Version v1
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Dynamic Isotope Power System: technology verification phase, program plan, 1 October 1978

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The technology verification phase program plan of the Dynamic Isotope Power System (DIPS) project is presented. DIPS is a project to develop a 0.5 to 2.0 kW power system for spacecraft using an isotope heat source and a closed-cycle Rankine power-system with an organic working fluid. The technology verification phase's purposes are to increase the system efficiency to over 18%, to demonstrate system reliability, and to provide an estimate for flight test scheduling. Progress toward these goals is reported

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MF available from INIS under the Report Number; Available from NTIS., PC A03/MF A01.

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Imprint Pagination
33 p.
Report number
COO--4299-038(Rev.A)

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12581890
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
FEASIBILITY STUDIES; PERFORMANCE TESTING; RADIOISOTOPE BATTERIES; RADIOISOTOPE HEAT SOURCES; RANKINE CYCLE; RELIABILITY; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ENERGY SOURCES; POWER SUPPLIES; TESTING; THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES