THERMAL ENGINEERING OF THE TRANSIT SATELLITES

Abstract

Problems and solutions of thermal engineering for the Transit 1A through 3B experimental satellites, as well as the satellite space environment factors affecting external and internal temperatures, are presented. Important variables available to the designer for controlling satellite temperatures are discussed, including surface coatings, vehicle shape and orientation, orbital parameters, and launching conditions. A simple method for the calculation of the maximum transient temperature excursions of the satellite skin is outlined. A rapid graphical method for the calculation of satellite mean skin temperatures is presented. These simplified treatments should be useful for preliminary satellite thermal design work. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0273555

Entities

People

  • L.d. Jr. Eckard

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Launching
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Space Environments
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites