This study will look at the 140 We class generator as originally envisioned for the ASRG and a larger generator that is scaled up to use four times the fuel. The results discussed below quantify the effect of the use of smaller generators and indicates that a scheme that makes use of several smaller generators enhances the system reliability and allows for more graceful degradation.


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    Title :

    The Use of Redundancy to Improve Reliability of Deep Space Missions Using Stirling Radioisotope Generator Power Sources


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference ; 2014 ; Cleveland, OH, United States


    Publication date :

    2014-07-08


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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