Gas Coolers for Satellite Attitude and Orbit Control Systems Using Hydrazine.

Abstract

Studies are made of the gas cooling requirements of the attitude and orbit control systems of satellites using hydrazine as a low trust propellant. Various cooler arrangements to meet these requirements are considered and it is concluded that a design employing the heat capacity of alumina rods encased in a stainless steel cylinder is the most attractive scheme. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0754976

Entities

People

  • A. G. Earl

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Control Systems
  • Heat Capacity
  • Hydrazines
  • Propellants
  • Satellite Orientation
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

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