Electrochromic devices operating in the infrared have potential for control of spacecraft surface emissivity. These light-weight, thin film devices change emissivity due to optical property changes in Tungsten Oxide upon reversible intercalation or de-intercalation by ions. Other contributors to thermal control performance are the properties of the underlying thin film layers and the transport of ions between the layers. In this paper we discuss the potential for ultimate device performance and the present status of prototypical devices.
Electrochromic emittance modulation devices for spacecraft thermal control
SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL FORUM - 2000 ; 2000 ; Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)
AIP Conference Proceedings ; 504 , 1 ; 797-802
2000-01-19
6 pages
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Electrochromic Emittance Modulation Devices for Spacecraft Thermal Control
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