Power Sources for Remote Arctic Applications

This background paper concludes that continued use of the radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) at Burnt Mountain entails low risk for the safety of maintenance workers and local populations and for the environment.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:English
Published: U.S. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment 1994
Subjects:
Electric power ( LCSH )
Electric power > Alaska ( LCSH )
Electric driving ( LCSH )
Arctic
Alaska
Online Access:http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00055392/00001
Description
Summary:This background paper concludes that continued use of the radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) at Burnt Mountain entails low risk for the safety of maintenance workers and local populations and for the environment.

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