Dynamic Isotope Power System Design Considerations for Human Exploration of the Moon and MarsDynamic Isotope Power System (DIPS) alternatives for the surface mission elements associated with a lunar base and subsequent manned Mars expedition were investigated, emphasizing the issue of how the mission environment affects system design. It was found that radiation shielding for human-rated applications has a greater impact on DIPS than any other factor.
Document ID
19930041998
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bents, D. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Mckissock, B. I. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Rodriguez, C. D. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Hanlon, J. C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Schmitz, P. C. (Sverdrup Technology, Inc. Brook Park, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: In: IECEC '92; Proceedings of the 27th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, San Diego, CA, Aug. 3-7, 1992. Vol. 2 (A93-25851 09-44)