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STRONTIUM-90 FUELED THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR POWER SOURCE--FIVE-WATT U.S. NAVY WEATHER STATION. Final Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4770871· OSTI ID:4770871
The SNAP-7C 10-watt Sr/sup 90/ thermoelectric generator, the converter, batteries, and weather station housing that were delivered to Antarctica in December 1961 are described. Thermoelectric analysis, thermal analysis, fuel form and shielding requirements, generator assembly, electrical system, operational tests, and environmental testing are discussed. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Martin-Marietta Corp. Aerospace Div., Baltimore
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-3)-217
NSA Number:
NSA-17-001685
OSTI ID:
4770871
Report Number(s):
MND-P-2707
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English