NASA NTRS · 19860000144
Shadowed Space Heating of Sparse Structures
Abstract
Complete heat-flux and temperature maps computed. Computer program SSQ developed to address and quantify complex, solar-shadowing conditions inherent in sparse, lattice-type space structures. Analysis procedure one of assessing partial shadowing of structural elements by multiple, similar slender members. Program yields schedules of incident-solar, Earth-thermal, and Earth-albedo radiation throughout complete orbit for elemental locations on selected structural members. Thermal response computed in optional routine. Complete heat-flux and temperature mapping obtained by repeated computations for selected elements of interest.
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Oneill, J. L., Zich, J. L.. 1986-05-01. Shadowed Space Heating of Sparse Structures. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000144
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