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1 online resource |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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"Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) produce continuous, quiet electrical power for spacecraft exploring our solar system and the space beyond. These generators use thermoelectric technologies to convert heat produced by the natural decay of radioisotopes into electrical power. Two leading thermoelectric material systems have emerged as contenders to supplant currently available thermoelectric materials. Each is at a differing level of readiness for flight. Both are poised to emerge from the laboratory and be brought to production for newer, potentially more powerful RTGs. This should enable spacecraft and mission designers to save on mass and radioisotope fuel consumption. In addition, one of the technologies is so efficient and powerful as to enable new mission types."-- Provided by publisher. |
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Thermoelectric generators.
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Radioisotopes in astronautics.
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Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances.
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Outer space -- Exploration.
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Générateurs thermoélectriques. |
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Isotopes radioactifs en astronautique. |
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Appareils thermoélectriques. |
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Espace extra-atmosphérique -- Exploration. |
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thermoelectric generators. |
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Exploration of outer space |
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Radioisotopes in astronautics |
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Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances |
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Thermoelectric generators |
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Outer space |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Woerner, David Frederich. Technology of discovery Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2023 9781119811367 (DLC) 2022051673 |
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1119811384 electronic book |
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9781119811374 electronic book |
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1119811376 electronic book |
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9781119811398 electronic book |
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1119811392 electronic book |
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9781119811381 (electronic bk.) |
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hardcover |
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hardcover |
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