NASA NTRS · 19730006354
Isotope Brayton space power systems and their technology
Abstract
The objectives of the NASA Brayton Space Power Program and the advantages of achieving an isotope Brayton space power system are enumerated. The paper describes the 2-15 kWe Brayton engine, its subsystems, and major components and summarizes the status of the test program. Two areas of Brayton constituent technology are discussed-gas bearings and heat exchangers. A summary is given of a 500-2500 W isotope Brayton space power system study that showed very attractive performance, simplicity, and low cost for a system in this power range.
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Schwartz, H.. 1972-01-01. Isotope Brayton space power systems and their technology. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730006354
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