Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jan 2006
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006aipc..813..590a&link_type=abstract
SPACE TECH.& APPLIC.INT.FORUM-STAIF 2006: 10th Conf Thermophys Applic Microgravity; 23rd Symp Space Nucl Pwr & Propulsion; 4th C
Computer Science
Performance
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Thermionic Conversion, Performance Characteristics Of Energy Conversion Systems, Figure Of Merit, Spaceborne And Space Research Instruments, Apparatus, And Components
Scientific paper
This paper provides a brief overview of both the past and recent efforts aimed at the development and testing of solar thermionic space power systems. Recently, the Air Force has been investigating the feasibility of developing a thermionic generator, heated with a large inflatable solar concentrator, for orbital space power missions with electrical power requirements that exceed 50 kWe. This concept analysis follows a similar study by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the 1960's where the objective was a 500 We power generator for interplanetary probes. Details of the potential missions, system designs, and power specifications, as well as results of ground tests and demonstrations are detailed and compared for each era.
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