Temperature Control Systems for Space Vehicles

Abstract

Passive, semi-passive, active and heat storage methods for temperature control are described, which include mathematical equations, tables and graphs. Comparisons between the various methods are made indicating their advantages and disadvantages. A section is presented on thermal design consideration of space vehicle equipment indicating various means for controlling equipment temperature. Methods of thermal analysis and examples of analyses are presented which include steady-state and transient heat transfer. A brief discussion on dynamic response is also included. Conclusions are reached concerning advances in analysis and design techniques. Recommendations cover areas needing investigation and further studies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0410528

Entities

People

  • D. Watanabe
  • F. I. Honea

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectrics
  • Electric Power
  • Electronic Components
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Transfer
  • Heat Balance
  • Heat Capacity
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Latent Heat
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Solar Energy
  • Thermodynamics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Business Analytics
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers