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13-WATT CURIUM-FUELED THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR HARD LUNAR IMPACT MISSION. Final Report-Subtask 5.8

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4136544· OSTI ID:4136544
Results of a conceptual design study for a curium powered thermoelectric generator of minimum size and weight which is capable of sustaining hard impact is presented. The generator produces a minimum of 13 watts of d-c power at 3 volts, and weighs 6.2 pounds excluding shielding. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
Martin Co. Nuclear Div., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-3)-217
NSA Number:
NSA-15-001943
OSTI ID:
4136544
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2374
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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