MSL's Power Source |
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Nov 27 2005, 04:46 PM
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Hi, new here.
I'm wondering if any news has come down about finalizing what MSL will run on? Will it be 2 Boeing's MMRTG (at ~100 watts?) or Lockheed Martin’s SRG (again ~100watts?), have they decided yet? Willl MSL use the RPS to trickle charge a battery or will MSL run on the RPS only? God I hope solar is not a option is anyone pushing for it? |
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Jul 12 2012, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1465 Joined: 9-February 04 From: Columbus OH USA Member No.: 13 |
I saw a presentation on YouTube where it was stated that the RTG produces 2000 thermal watts and 110 electrical watts. So only 110 watts is sufficient to move a one-ton rover around? Also it was mentioned that the X-ray instrument consumes 4 kw, so I guess there's some kind of storage to handle the peak demands?
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