Technology for a Thermo-chemical Ice Penetrator for Icy Moons
Abstract
This poster introduces a thermo-chemical ice penetrator for Ocean Worlds. It employs a eutectic mix of alkali metals that produce an exothermic with an icy surface. This technology builds on successful classified 1980's era program for the US Navy.
- Publication:
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3rd International Workshop on Instrumentation for Planetary Mission
- Pub Date:
- October 2016
- Bibcode:
- 2016LPICo1980.4131A