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Electronic components and systems for cryogenic space applications
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Gerber, S. Patterson, R. L. Elbuluk, M. E. Dickman, J. E. Overton, E. Hammoud, A. |
| Copyright Year | 2001 |
| Description | Electronic components and systems capable of operation at cryogenic temperatures are anticipated in many future NASA space missions such as deep space probes and planetary surface exploration. For example, an unheated interplanetary probe launched to explore the rings of Saturn would reach an average temperature near Saturn of about - 183 C. In addition to surviving the deep space harsh environment, electronics capable of low temperature operation would contribute to improving circuit performance, increasing system efficiency, and reducing payload development and launch costs. Terrestrial applications where components and systems must operate in low temperature environments include cryogenic instrumentation, superconducting magnetic energy storage, magnetic levitation transportation system, and arctic exploration. An on-going research and development program at the NASA Glenn Research Center focuses on the development of reliable electronic devices and efficient power systems capable of surviving in low temperature environments. An overview of the program will be presented in this paper. A description of the low temperature test facilities along with selected data obtained from in-house component testing will also be discussed. Ongoing research activities that are being performed in collaboration with various organizations will also be presented. |
| File Size | 588166 |
| Page Count | 12 |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_20010091010 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t9n34sx3s |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 2001-08-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Electronics And Electrical Engineering Test Facilities Aerospace Environments Space Probes Spacecraft Electronic Equipment Cryogenic Temperature Research and Development System Effectiveness Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
