16 – Psyche Economized Power Solution

Electrical Engineering

Team 19

Justin Salinas, Nicholas White, Shaun Ludwig, Giuseppe Preziosi, Konrad Johnson

Summary

Our project is about increasing the efficiency of power systems that utilize radioactive fuel sources currently used for deep space exploration. This is done by combining RTG technology with a Stirling engine and an AC generator. The purpose of doing so for the Psyche mission, is to increase the capabilities and overall mission length of the surface spacecraft.

Demo Day Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/5334440064