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Venus surface power and cooling systems
2007
Acta Astronautica
A mission to the surface of Venus would have high scientific value, but most electronic devices and sensors cannot operate at the 450 • C ambient surface temperature of Venus. Power and cooling systems were analyzed for Venus surface operation. A radioisotope power and cooling system was designed to provide electrical power for a probe operating on the surface of Venus. For a mission duration of substantial length, the use of thermal mass to maintain an operable temperature range is likely
doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2006.12.031
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