Temperature control. A case history of the Mariner spacecraft
Thermal design considerations for Mariner family of interplanetary probes
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Solar simulation testing of an earth satellite at Goddard Space Flight Center
The use of solar simulation to evaluate the thermal performance of a spacecraft is still relatively new and controversial. Reference 1 reports successful use of carbon arcs in testing the Telstar spacecraft. Additional information on the use of the carbon arc as a solar source should be useful in evaluating its effectiveness as a thermal design technique. At Goddard Space Flight Center carbon arcs have been used for achieving the solar simulation testing of spacecraft sized for the Delta and Scout boosters. This report presents data and experience from such testing, using the results from the flight backup Ariel II (UK-2/S-52) international satellite as an example.
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING↗
High-temperature liquid-mercury cathodes for ion thrusters Quarterly progress report, 1 Dec. 1966 - 28 Feb. 1967
High temperature liquid mercury cathodes for ion thrusters - thermal design analysis
ELECTRON BOMBARDMENT↗
Optical material problems of interplanetary space.
Interplanetary space environment effects on spacecraft optical equipment noting thermal design
SPACECRAFT DESIGN↗
Thermal investigation of an ion engine microthrustor
Thermal design and analysis of cesium contact-ion microthrustor
Briehl, D. C.↗
An X-ray Explorer to survey galactic and extragalactic sources - Program definition phase Final report
Electronic, mechanical, and thermal design of X ray detectors
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Fabrication of the 23-ft Collimating Mirror for the JPL 25-ft Space Simulator
Optical, structural, and thermal design criteria and fabrication techniques for collimating mirror in space simulator
Eddy, R. P.↗
Day-night high resolution infrared radiometer employing two-stage radiant cooling. Part 1 - Two-stage radiant cooler Final report
Design, thermal analysis, testing, and breadboard integration of two-stage radiant cooler for high resolution radiometer
Annable, R. V.↗
Temperature control of the Mariner V spacecraft.
Mariner 5 spacecraft thermal design for protection against solar heating, noting temperature control and space simulation difficulties and uncertainties
Dumas, L. N.↗
The double containment tantalum-stainless steel SNAP-8 boiler.
Tantalum and stainless steel double containment mercury boiler for SNAP 8 space power system, describing thermal design
Gertsma, L. W.↗
Extreme Temperature Requirements for Spacecraft Electronics Parts, Phase 1 Final Report
Study of extreme temperature requirements for spacecraft electronic piece-parts to be used as thermal design criteria for parts development
Hutchinson, T.↗
Empirical determination of radiation interchange factors Final report
Techniques for measuring radiant interchange factors relative to spacecraft thermal design
Bobco, R. P.↗
Atomic Hydrogen Maser for Space Vehicle Application, Phase 2 Final Report
Thermal design of hydrogen maser and wall coatings for maser bulb
Vessot, R. F. C.↗
Apollo 11 laser ranging retro-reflector - Initial measurements from the McDonald Observatory
Apollo 11 laser ranging retro reflector measurements from McDonald Observatory confirming thermal design analysis performance prediction
Alley, C. O.↗
Bidirectional reflectance of three-dimensional diffuse surfaces
Bidirectional reflectance of three dimensional surfaces described by diffuse triangular subareas network for spacecraft thermal design, giving numerical technique
Greene, R. F., Jr.↗
Thermal analysis system 1 - User's manual
Computer program user manual for thermal design analysis in temperature control systems
Hultberg, J. A.↗
NASA Space Shuttle Technology Conference: Structures and Materials - Volume 2
NASA conference on space shuttles structural design, thermal protection, and materials technology - Vol. 2
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Improved scaling laws for stage inert mass of space propulsion systems. Volume 2: System modeling and weight data
Technical models and analytical approaches used to develop the weight data for vehicle system concepts using advanced technology are reported. Weight data are supplied for the following major system elements: engine, pressurization, propellant containers, structural shells and secondary structure, and environmental protection shields for the meteoroid and thermal design requirements. Scaling laws, improved and a simplified set, are developed from the system weight data. The laws consider the implications of the major design parameters and mission requirements on the stage inert mass.
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