The Technology of Discovery
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The Technology of Discovery

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration

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The Technology of Discovery

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration

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The Technology of Discovery

Incisive discussions of a critical mission-enabling technology for deep space missions

In The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration, distinguished JPL engineer and manager David Woerner delivers an insightful discussion of how radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) are used in the exploration of space. It also explores their history, function, their market potential, and the governmental forces that drive their production and design. Finally, it presents key technologies incorporated in RTGs and their potential for future missions and design innovation.

The author provides a clear and understandable treatment of the subject, ranging from straightforward overviews of the technology to complex discussions of the field of thermoelectrics. Included is also background on NASA's decision to resurrect the GPHS-RTG and discussion of the future of commercialization of nuclear space missions. Readers will also find:

  • A thorough introduction to RTGs, as well as their invention, history, and evolution
  • Comprehensive explorations of the contributions made by RTGs to US space exploration
  • Practical discussions of the evolution, selection, and production of RPS fuels
  • In-depth examinations of technologies and generators currently in development, including skutterudite thermoelectrics for an enhanced MMRTG

Perfect for space explorers, aerospace engineers, managers, and scientists, The Technology of Discovery will also earn a place in the libraries of NASA archivists and other historians.

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Publisher
Wiley
Year
2023
ISBN
9781119811381
Edition
1
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Energy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Foreward
  6. Note From the Series Editor
  7. Preface
  8. Authors
  9. Reviewers
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. Glossary
  12. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
  13. 1 The History of the Invention of Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) for Space Exploration
  14. 2 The History of the United States’s Flight and Terrestrial RTGs
  15. 3 US Space Flights Enabled by RTGs
  16. 4 Nuclear Systems Used for Space Exploration by Other Countries
  17. 5 Nuclear Physics, Radioisotope Fuels, and Protective Components
  18. 6 A Primer on the Underlying Physics in Thermoelectrics
  19. 7 End‐to‐End Assembly and Pre‐flight Operations for RTGs
  20. 8 Lifetime Performance of Spaceborne RTGs
  21. 9 Modern Analysis Tools and Techniques for RTGs
  22. 10 Advanced US RTG Technologies in Development
  23. Index
  24. End User License Agreement