Energy conversion for space power : a selection of technical papers based mainly on a Symposium of the American Rocket Society held at Santa Monica, California, September 27-30, 1960 /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores Corporativos: American Rocket Society Space Power Systems Conference Santa Monica, Calif., American Rocket Society. Power Systems Committee
Otros Autores: Snyder, Nathan W.
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Academic Press, 1961.
Colección:Progress in astronautics and rocketry ; v. 3.
Temas:
Space vehicles > Electric equipment > Congresses.
Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances > Congresses.
Photoelectric cells > Congresses.
Fuel cells > Congresses.
Véhicules spatiaux > Équipement électrique > Congrès.
Appareils thermoélectriques > Congrès.
Cellules photoélectriques > Congrès.
Fuel cells
Photoelectric cells
Space vehicles > Electric equipment
Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances
Conference papers and proceedings
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Title
  • Copyright
  • Power Systems Committee
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • A. Thermoelectricity
  • Physics of Thermoelectricity
  • Thermoelectric Generator Materials
  • High-Temperature Semiconductors for Thermoelectric Conversion
  • The Use of High Temperature Thermoelectric Materials(Silicides) for Power Generation in Space
  • Irradiation Effects on Thermoelectric Materials
  • Thermoelectric Elements in Space Power Systems
  • Thermoelectric Materials for Space Cooling
  • B. Thermionics
  • Review of the Physics of Thermionics
  • Plasma Thermionics
  • Cesium Converter StudiesParametric Optimization of the Emission-Limited Thermionic Converter
  • Experimental Research on Plasma Thermionic Energy Converters
  • Theory of the Cesium Plasma Energy Converter with a Tungsten Cathode
  • Chemistry of Fuel Element Cathode Materials
  • A Nuclear-Thermionic Fuel Element Test
  • C. Photovoltaic Cells
  • The Photovoltaic Effect and Solar Energy Conversion
  • Advances in Silicon Solar Cell Development
  • Large Area Solar Cells
  • Evaporated CdS Film Photovoltaic Cells for Solar Energy Conversion
  • Integrally Composed Variable Energy Gap Photovoltaic CellsSome Theoretical Aspects of the Physics of Solar Cells
  • Electron Bombardment of Silicon Solar Cells
  • Radiation Damage in Satellite Solar Cell Power Systems
  • High Energy Proton Radiation Damage
  • The Use of Vacuum Deposited Coatings to Improve the Conversion Efficiency of Silicon Solar Cells in Space
  • D. Electrochemical Cells
  • General Evaluation of Chemicals for Regenerative Fuel Cells
  • Resume of Thermally Regenerative Fuel Cell Systems
  • Regenerative Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell
  • Fuel Cells with Ion Exchange MembranesRegenerative Ion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Developments
  • Fuel Cells for Astronautic Application
  • Secondary Batteries for Energy Storage in Space
  • Battery Considerations for a Communications Satellite
  • E. Dynamic Engines
  • Vapor Turbine for Space Power
  • Stirling Engine Development for Space Power
  • Comparative Rating of Positive-Displacement Engines and Turbines for Cryogenic Power Systems
  • Zero Gravity Boiling and Condensing
  • An Electro-Mechanical Energy Storage System for Space Application
  • F. MagnetohydrodynamicsThe Prospects for MHD Power Generation
  • Aspects of Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) Generators for Space
  • Experiments Relating to Generation of Power by Magnetohydrodynamics
  • A Vortex MHD Power Generator
  • On the Magnetogasdynamics of Compressible Vortices
  • G. Electrostatic Generators
  • High Voltage Generation in Space: The Parametric Electrostatic Machine
  • Electrostatic Generators in Space Power Systems

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