{"product_id":"the-technology-of-discovery-radioisotope-thermoelectric-generators-and-thermoelectric-technologies-for-space-exploration-hardcover","title":"The Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Friedrich Woerner\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Technology of Discovery \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncisive discussions of a critical mission-enabling technology for deep space missions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished JPL engineer and manager David Woerner delivers an insightful discussion of how radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) are used in the exploration of space. It also explores their history, function, their market potential, and the governmental forces that drive their production and design. Finally, it presents key technologies incorporated in RTGs and their potential for future missions and design innovation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author provides a clear and understandable treatment of the subject, ranging from straightforward overviews of the technology to complex discussions of the field of thermoelectrics. Included is also background on NASA's decision to resurrect the GPHS-RTG and discussion of the future of commercialization of nuclear space missions. Readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to RTGs, as well as their invention, history, and evolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Comprehensive explorations of the contributions made by RTGs to US space exploration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the evolution, selection, and production of RPS fuels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In-depth examinations of technologies and generators currently in development, including skutterudite thermoelectrics for an enhanced MMRTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for space explorers, aerospace engineers, managers, and scientists, \u003ci\u003eThe Technology of Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of NASA archivists and other historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncisive discussions of a critical mission-enabling technology for deep space missions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Technology of Discovery: Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators and Thermoelectric Technologies for Space Exploration\u003c\/i\u003e, distinguished JPL engineer and manager David Woerner delivers an insightful discussion of how radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) are used in the exploration of space. It also explores their history, function, their market potential, and the governmental forces that drive their production and design. Finally, it presents key technologies incorporated in RTGs and their potential for future missions and design innovation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author provides a clear and understandable treatment of the subject, ranging from straightforward overviews of the technology to complex discussions of the field of thermoelectrics. Included is also background on NASA's decision to resurrect the GPHS-RTG and discussion of the future of commercialization of nuclear space missions. Readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A thorough introduction to RTGs, as well as their invention, history, and evolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Comprehensive explorations of the contributions made by RTGs to US space exploration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the evolution, selection, and production of RPS fuels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e In-depth examinations of technologies and generators currently in development, including skutterudite thermoelectrics for an enhanced MMRTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for space explorers, aerospace engineers, managers, and scientists, \u003ci\u003eThe Technology of Discovery\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of NASA archivists and other historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Friedrich Woerner\u003c\/b\u003e is the Systems Formulation manager for NASA's Radioisotope Power Systems Program (RPSP) where he oversees several RPS developments. Before joining the RPSP, he oversaw the MMRTG's development and integration for the Mars Science Laboratory Project, and he was the MMRTG and Launch Services office manager for the MSL Project that successfully landed the MMRTG-powered Curiosity rover on Mars on August 6, 2012. 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