Engineering topics

Gillis, J. A., Jr.

Publications and source records attributed to Gillis, J. A., Jr..

2 records

NASA NTRS1974

The Design, Testing and Operation of the IUE Data Processing Unit Power Supply

The design and operation is reported of the power supply for the IUE data processing unit. Design specifications are presented along with performance data and parts selection. Illustrations show the completed circuit with and without its covers.

Gillis, J. A., Jr.↗

NASA NTRS1974

A power conditioning system for radioisotope thermoelectric generator energy sources

The use of radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTG) as the primary source of energy in unmanned spacecraft is discussed. RTG output control, power conditioning system requirements, the electrical design, and circuit performance are also discussed.

Gillis, J. A., Jr.↗