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Architecture Of A Sciencecraft To Fly Past PlutoTwo reports discuss architecture of proposed small sciencecraft carrying scientific instruments on trajectory passing near Pluto and continuing into interstellar space. Emphasizes those aspects of design pertaining to compactness, efficiency, and small mass (dry mass less than 100 kg). System block diagram of sciencecraft divided into blocks for sensors, integrated microelectronics, and motive effectors.
Document ID
19950071296
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Price, Humphrey W.
(Caltech)
Staehle, Robert L.
(Caltech)
Alkalaj, Leon
(Caltech)
Terrile, Richard J.
(Caltech)
Miyake, Robert N.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19676
Accession Number
95B10692
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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