Power supplies for space systems quality assurance by Sandia Laboratories
The Sandia Laboratories' participation in Quality Assurance programs for Radioisotopic Thermoelectric Generators which have been used in space systems over the past 10 years is summarized. Basic elements of this QA program are briefly described and recognition of assistance from other Sandia organizations is included. Descriptions of the various systems for which Sandia has had the QA responsibility are presented, including SNAP 19 (Nimbus, Pioneer, Viking), SNAP 27 (Apollo), Transit, Multi-Hundred Watt (LES 8/9 and MJS), and a new program, High-Performance Generator Mod 3. The outlook for Sandia participation in RTG programs for the next several years is noted.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, N.Mex. (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- U.S. Energy Research & Development Administration (ERDA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(29-1)-789
- OSTI ID:
- 7181057
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-76-0260
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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