Open AccessNASA low power DIPS [Dynamic Isotope Power System] conceptual design requirements document
Author(s) -
Gregory A. Johnson,
W.R. Determan,
William D. Otting
Publication year - 1990
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/721000
Subject(s) - orbiter , spacecraft , aerospace engineering , interplanetary spaceflight , spacecraft design , astrobiology , outer planets , comet , conceptual design , space exploration , saturn , nasa deep space network , systems engineering , planet , computer science , solar system , physics , engineering , astronomy , solar wind , mechanical engineering , quantum mechanics , magnetic field
This document describes the requirements for a low power (0.5--1.0 kwe) Dynamic Isotope Power System (DIPS) for interplanetary and space exploration missions using the Mariner Mark II spacecraft. The reference mission used to establish these requirements was the Cassini orbiter mission to Saturn. Requirements specific to two other missions (Outer Planet Orbiter/Probe and Comet Nucleus Sample Return) are also included. A list of references used to develop these requirements is provided. 17 refs., 2 figs., 2 tabs