This white paper provides a general guide to the conceptual design of satellite power and thermal control subsystems with special emphasis on the unique design aspects associated with small satellites. The operating principles of these technologies are explained and performance characteristics of current and projected components are provided. A tutorial is presented on the design process for both power and thermal subsystems, with emphasis on unique issues relevant to small satellites. The ability of existing technology to meet future performance requirements is discussed. Conclusions and observations are presented that stress cost-effective, high-performance design solutions.


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    Title :

    Small Spacecraft Power and Thermal Subsystems


    Contributors:
    D. Eakman (author) / R. Lambeck (author) / M. Mackowski (author) / L. Slifer (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    128 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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