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Radioisotope heaterOne-watt heater unit is about size of flashlight cell and can be safely handled for several minutes without danger. Unit is completely sealed and can withstand buildup of helium pressure from isotope disintegration for up to 30 years. Number of units can be safely grouped together.
Document ID
19740000051
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Smith, T. H., III (TRW Systems Group, TRW, Inc.)
Evans, D. B. (TRW Systems Group, TRW, Inc.)
Steinberger, A. J. (TRW Systems Group, TRW, Inc.)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1974
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
Report Number: ARC-10791
ARC-10791
Accession Number
74B10051
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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