Spacecraft Thermal Control Management Using Electrochromics
Abstract
Thin-film multilayer electrochromic coatings for thermal control of spacecraft were designed, built and tested. Design was for a 300 degrees K spacecraft. but coatings would also work well for warmer surface emittance control. Changes in emissivity of dE=0.2, and ratios of "on" to "off" emissivity were as high as 3.5. Further work is needed to improve reproducibility of results and long-term stability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA374650
Entities
People
- Chris Trimble
- Eve Franke
- Jeff Hale
- John A. Woollam
- Mick Devries