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. Comparison 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. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1962
Accession Number
AD0606250

Entities

People

  • C. P. Bacha
  • D. Watanabe
  • F. I. Honea

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Response
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Spacecraft
  • Steady State
  • Temperature Control
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Vehicle Equipment
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

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