Application and Durability of Solar Absorber Coatings.

Abstract

The suitability of solar absorber coatings for use as the thermal power source to drive spaceborne Vuilleumier cycle cryogenic refrigerators was evaluated. The coating tested consisted of layers of A12O3-Mo-A12O3 (AMA) on various substrates. The coating was thermally cycled from 1500 to 1600F about 10,000 times, simulating conditions for three years in orbit. Results are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0769449

Entities

People

  • J. W. Ramsey
  • R. E. Peterson

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coatings
  • Cycles
  • Resilience
  • Spaceborne
  • Substrates
  • Vuilleumier Cycle

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites