Small Satellite Thermal Modeling Guide
Abstract
This work is an introduction to the methods and concepts necessary to develop and analyze a small satellite thermal model 1. The reader can apply this knowledge to better develop a successful thermal design. The topics of thermal design, thermal modeling, thermal analysis, and thermal control will be introduced and discussed. Additionally, thermal design from a systems engineering perspective is discussed. Throughout this work, industry standard software is used to demonstrate the methods and concepts being presented. This work assumes that the reader has a basic understanding of orbital mechanics, heat transfer, and satellite components. While the reader is not required to be an expert in these fields, the reader should understand the basic concepts (i.e., what they are and why they are important). New concepts and topics are introduced and defined as necessary throughout this work.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1170386
Entities
People
- Isaac Foster
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory