Study made by Gen Elec Co indicates that experimental solar thermionic power system, operating at 5% efficiency with 55-w output, could be placed in orbit within 2 to 2 1/2 yr; system, which would weigh less than 200 lb might ride as piggyback payload aboard Thor-Agena-type booster; during orbital injection, system would separate from main payload and operate as independent vehicle; preliminary design calls for cavity-type generator containing 4 or 5 cesium-vapor thermionic converters; design details.


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    Title :

    Thermionic flight experiment studied


    Additional title:

    Missiles Rockets


    Contributors:
    Getler, M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :