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A Conceptual Titan Orbiter Mission Using Advanced Radioisotope Power SystemsThis study details a conceptual follow-on Titan orbiter mission that would provide full global topographic coverage. surface imaging, and meteorological characterization of the atmosphere over a nominal 5-year science mission duration. The baseline power requirement is approx.1 kWe at EOM and is driven by a high power radar instrument that would provide 3-dimensional measurements of atmospheric clouds, precipitation, and surface topography. While this power level is moderately higher than that of the Cassini spacecraft. higher efficiency advanced RPSs could potentially reduce the plutonium usage to less than 1/3rd of that used on the Cassini spacecraft. The Titan Orbiter mission is assumed to launch in 2015. It would utilize advanced RPSs to provide all on-board power.
Document ID
20070032670
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Abelson, Robert D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Shirley, James H.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Spilker, Thomas R.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
February 12, 2006
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Technology and Applications International Forum, STAIF-2006
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: February 12, 2006
End Date: February 16, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
radioisotope power systems (RPS)
Titan Orbiter Mission
Stirling RPS
missions
Titan Cloud/Precipitation Radar and Altimeter (TCPRA)

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