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The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoel ectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration (Hardcover)
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The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoel ectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration (Hardcover)
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Incisive discussions of a critical mission-enabling technology for
deep space missions In The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope
Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space
Exploration, distinguished JPL engineer and manager David Woerner
delivers an insightful discussion of how radioisotope
thermoelectric generators (RTGs) are used in the exploration of
space. It also explores their history, function, their market
potential, and the governmental forces that drive their production
and design. Finally, it presents key technologies incorporated in
RTGs and their potential for future missions and design innovation.
The author provides a clear and understandable treatment of the
subject, ranging from straightforward overviews of the technology
to complex discussions of the field of thermoelectrics. Included is
also background on NASA's decision to resurrect the GPHS-RTG and
discussion of the future of commercialization of nuclear space
missions. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to RTGs,
as well as their invention, history, and evolution Comprehensive
explorations of the contributions made by RTGs to US space
exploration Practical discussions of the evolution, selection, and
production of RPS fuels In-depth examinations of technologies and
generators currently in development, including skutterudite
thermoelectrics for an enhanced MMRTG Perfect for space explorers,
aerospace engineers, managers, and scientists, The Technology of
Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and
Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration will also earn a
place in the libraries of NASA archivists and other historians.
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