Title: Thermoelectric conversion Source: Proceedings of the AFOSR Special Conference on Prime-Power for High Energy Space Systems, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, Feb. 22-25, 1982. (Paper No. V-4) Authors: Stapfer, G. ; Wood, C. ; <Jet Propulsion Laboratory> Date: 02-22-82 Classification: u Keywords: alternative systems, space energy conversion Abstract: The Conversion of Thermal Energy into electrical power for Space Application by the thermoelectric process is being discussed in this paper. It includes an overview of the present state-of-the art in thermoelectric conversion and reviews the prospects for potential improvements particularly for ATTACHMENT : large power applications (100kW(e)). The paper examines and identifies in detail the basic research areas which must be pursued to realize the full potentials of thermoelectric conversion. Title: Prime power for high-energy space systems: certain research issues Source: Proceedings of the AFOSR Special Conference on Prime-Power for High Energy Space Systems, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, Feb. 22-25, 1982. (Paper No. VI-8) Authors: Walbridge, Edward W. ; <Argonne National Laboratory!* Date: 02-22-82 Classification: u Keywords: environmental effects, sps general, military aspects, onboard power storage and distribution Abstract: The most fundamental issue is: to what extent can high power space systems be hardened against directed energy attack. If they cannot be so hardened the result will be greater strategic instability. For large satellites Alfven wave drag and induced magnetic moment effects (drag and torque) may be ATTACHMENT : significant. These need to be better assessed. The physical mechanisms underlying Alfven wave drag and induced magnetic moment effects are described. An expression, not hitherto published, for the induced magnetic moment of a (ring-shaped) satellite is presented. Several other issues requiring attention are also pointed out. These include, in particular, the need to avoid a demise like that of Skylab, how to obtain high heat engine thermal efficiencey, what to do about the damaging effects of Van Allen belt radiation, and the need for storing energy over long periods but having it quickly available on short notice. Title: Overview of high-temperature materials for high-energy space power systems Source: Proceedings of the AFOSR Special Conference on Prime-Power for High Energy Space Systems, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, Feb. 22-25, 1982. (Paper No. VII-1) Authors: Saunders, Neal T.; <NASA - Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, 0hio> Date: 02-22-82 Classification: u Keywords: nuclear, materials and coatings, thermal control
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