10 K Spacecraft Cryocooler Development Program
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to extend periodic sorption cooling technology demonstrated at 10 K to continuous operation. In September 1992, Phillips Laboratory awarded contract F29601-92-C-01 12 to the Aerojet Electronic Systems Division (Azusa, CA) for the development of a continuous, long life spacecraft cryocooler capable of providing simultaneous cooling at 80 K, 35 K, and 10 K. The contract was structured in three phases. The basic phase consisted of conceptual cryocooler design and identification of critical technologies requiring additional development. Option 1 encompassed the preliminary design of the cryocooler and demonstration of critical technology components identified in the basic phase. Option 2 provided for the design, development, fabrication, and performance characterization of an engineering demonstration model (EDM). The basic phase also included a downselect of competing technologies, at which time Aerojet was selected to continue on with subsequent options.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADB217172
Entities
People
- Larry D. Crawford
Organizations
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings