Published 1981 | Version v1
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Engineering development testing of the GPHS-RTG converter

Creators

  • 1. GE, Philadelphia, PA

Description

The GPHS-RTG will provide electrical power for the Galileo orbiter and for the two spacecraft of the International Solar Polar Mission. The GPHS-RTG consists of two primary assemblies: the General Purpose Heat Source, and the converter. This paper deals only with the converter, and highlights engineering tests that provide support for its design development

Additional details

Additional titles

Augmented title (English)
General Purpose Heat Source-Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Volume
1
Series
Proc., Intersoc. Energy Convers. Eng. Conf.
Journal Page Range
321-325
ISSN
0146-955X

Conference

Title
IECEC conference.
Dates
9 - 14 Aug 1981.
Place
Atlanta, GA (USA).

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
14735503
Subject category
S30: DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION; S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ENGINEERING; RADIOISOTOPE BATTERIES; RADIOISOTOPE HEAT SOURCES; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; SPECIFICATIONS; TESTING; THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS
Descriptors DEC
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; ENERGY SOURCES; EQUIPMENT; POWER SUPPLIES

Optional Information

Secondary number(s)
CONF-810812--.