Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility thermal controlA conceptual active/passive thermal control system design is presented for the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), where the design variables considered in system optimization were vehicle orientation for environmental extremes, thermal coating properties, and insulation materials. Because power and weight are at a premium, the design was limited to one power module, resulting in a thermal control limit of 441 W of regulated power. The present study has determined that all thermal control objectives for AXAF's instruments can be met by the design considered. The thermal resistance schematics employed in this conceptual study are presented, together with simulated performance characteristics.
Document ID
19840046283
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fritz, C. G. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)