Preliminary design of the Space Station internal thermal control systemThe baseline preliminary design configuration of the Internal Thermal Control system (ITCS) of the U.S. Space Station pressurized elements (i.e., the Habitation and U.S. Laboratory modules, pressurized logistics carrier, and resources nodes) is defined. The ITCS is composed of both active and passive components. The subsystems which comprise the ITCS are identified and their functional descriptions are provided. The significant trades and analyses, which were performed during Phase B (i.e., the preliminary design phase) that resulted in the design described herein, are discussed. The ITCS interfaces with the station's central Heat Rejection and Transport System (HRTS), other systems, and externally attached pressurized payloads are described. Requirements on the ITCS with regard to redundancy and experiment support are also addressed.
Document ID
19880033924
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Herrin, Mark T. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Patterson, David W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Turner, Larry D. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)