The embedded heat pipe radiator panels is the thermal foundation for the present and future-generation three-axis-stabilized, geosynchronous communications spacecraft. This paper discusses design guidelines and analyzes the thermal performance of some commonly used heat pipe/panel configurations. Among the designs considered are an in-plane design with heat pipes bonded to each other in overlapping sections, an in-plane design with heat pipes crossing on two levels, and externally mounted heat pipes. The thermal performance parameters are quantified and compared as a function of radiator area and weight.
Thermal performance of embedded heat pipe spacecraft radiator panels
Das thermische Leistungsvermögen einer Radiatorkonsole mit eingebetteten Wärmerohren, bestimmt für Anwendungen in der Raumfahrt
SAE Technical Papers ; 1-6
1993
6 Seiten, 18 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 5 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Thermal Performance of Embedded Heat Pipe Spacecraft Radiator Panels
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