A number of the technologies previously developed for the thermal control of spacecraft have found their way into commercial application. Specialized coatings and heat pipes are but two examples. The thermal control of current and future spacecraft is becoming increasingly more demanding, and a variety of new technologies are being developed to meet these needs. Closed two-phase loops are perceived to be the answer to many of the new requirements. All of these technologies are discussed, and their spacecraft and current terrestrial applications are summarized.
Advanced Thermal Control Technology for Commercial Applications
1991
7 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Manufacturing Technology , Engineering Materials , Industrial & Mechanical Engineering , Unmanned Spacecraft , Manned Spacecraft , Coatings, Colorants, & Finishes , Heat pipes , Spacecraft construction materials , Temperature control , Thermal control coatings , Technology utilization , Spacecraft shielding , Spacecraft temperature , Thermal protection
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