GPHS-RTGs in support of the Cassini Mission. Semi annual technical report, 30 September 1996--30 March 1997

Technical Report · Sun Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 1997

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/474897· OSTI ID:474897

The technical progress achieved during the period 27 January through 30 September 1996 through 30 March 1997 on Contract DE-AC03-91SF18852 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Ancillary Activities is described. This report is organized by program task structure: spacecraft integration and liaison; engineering support; safety; qualified unicouple production; ETG fabrication, assembly, and test; ground support equipment (GSE); RTG shipping and launch support; designs, reviews, and mission applications; project management, quality assurance, reliability, contract changes, CAGO acquisition (operating funds), and CAGO maintenance and repair; and CAGO acquisition (capital funds).

• Research Organization: Lockheed Martin Astro Space, Philadelphia, PA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-91SF18852
• OSTI ID: 474897
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/18852--T75; RR--16(4/97); ON: DE97004839
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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