Thulium heat sources for space power application

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Oct 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992snpp.symp...10a&link_type=abstract

Presented at the 10th Symposium on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion, Albuquerque, NM, 10-14 Jan. 1993

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Electric Power Supplies, Heat Sources, Space Exploration, Thulium Isotopes, Energy Conversion, Remote Control, Space Power Reactors, Surface Vehicles, Thermoelectric Generators

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Reliable electrical power supplies for use in transportation and remote systems will be an important part of space exploration activities on planet surfaces. A potential power source is available through the use of thulium, a rare earth metal. Heat sources can be produced by neutron activation of naturally occurring thulium (Tm-169) targets in the base station nuclear power reactor. The resulting Tm-170 heat sources can be used in thermoelectric generators to power instrumentation and telecommunications systems located at remote sites. Combined with a dynamic Sterling or Brayton cycle conversion system, the heat source can power a lightweight electrical source for rovers or other surface transportation systems.

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