SEARCH · Engineering Papers
Search indexed NASA NTRS and DOE OSTI research on propulsion, heat transfer, battery materials and energy systems. Follow report and document links to the original sources.
Quote a phrase for an exact phrase match. Source license links do not imply unrestricted reuse.
Investigation of plutonium dioxide as an isotopic fuel for Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators yielded the isotopic composition of production-grade plutonium dioxide fuel, sources of gamma radiation produced by plutonium isotopes, and the gamma flux at the surface.
Radioisotope thermoelectric generator interface specifications - NASA Evaluation With Models Of Optimized Nuclear Spacecraft /NEW MOONS/
Interference effects of radiation from plutonium dioxide fueled radioisotope thermoelectric generator
Planar type radioisotope thermoelectric generator with beryllium plate for spacecraft power
Gamma ray backscattering of radioisotope for measuring Martian atmospheric density
Vacuum tube with cathode heated directly by external radioisotope source, noting heat pipe providing isothermal heat transfer
Planar radioisotope thermoelectric generator system for NASA deep space missions and integrated spacecraft power supply
Radiation sensitivity of electronic instruments susceptible to neutron and gamma radiation is evaluated by means of a radioisotope thermoelectric generator /RTG/. The gamma field of the RTG affects instrument operation and requires shielding, the neutron field does not affect operation via secondary capture-gamma production.
Comparison of cardiac output values determined in humans by impedance and radioisotope flow measurements
Radioisotope thermoelectric generator for power conditioning unit for use in long term space missions
Theoretical performance analyses for electrothermal thrustor using lithium propellant with combination of radioisotope and electrical energy sources
Analytic procedures and computer codes for predicting weight optimized radioisotope thermal generator shields for unmanned spacecraft
Theoretical model for gas and vacuum performance of radioisotope thermoelectric generators
Histopathological evidence for pulmonary emboli in experimental decompression sickness in dogs detected by radioisotopic lung scanning
Thermal analysis of deployable parabolic antenna for Outer Planetary Explorer program, discussing spacecraft spin and radioisotope thermoelectric generators effect
Deep space spacecraft radioisotope thermoelectric generators, discussing testing and evaluating for future missions
T4 phage proteins radioisotopical examination, determining quantitative analysis and molecular weight by autoradiography
SNAP 19 radioisotope thermoelectric generator module for Viking Lander and Pioneer applications, discussing design requirements, environmental and mission constraints, life, performance and reliability characteristics, etc