Nuclear Batteries in Spacecraft: Fundamentals and Case Study

by Dr. Ugur Guven

One of the biggest challenges in spacecraft and space missions is the availability of power for the onboard systems. While solar panels can be seen as a possible alternative for this power issue, most of the time spacecraft and rovers are in eclipse and thus may not receive sufficient power for the mission. In deep space, finding enough sunlight to power the systems can be an extreme challenge and many space missions can't afford the loss of power...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09CRLZRR6
• ISBN13: 9798461707507
• Release Date: August 2021
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"