Space Station thermal control during on-orbit assemblyThis paper summarizes the Space Station program requirements for the Thermal Control System (TCS), and outlines the capabilities of the TCS for each assembly configuration. The TCS architecture for the completed assembly configuration is described, consisting of an active TCS (ATCS) and a passive TCS (PTCS). The four ATCS subsystems are described, including the two-phase ammonia central ATCS, photovoltaic power module, attached payload accommodation equipment and the single-phase water internal ATCS.
Document ID
19890040495
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bilardo, Vincent J., Jr. (NASA Space Station Freedom Program Office Reston, VA, United States)
Carlson, Albert W. (Grumman Corp. Space Station Program Support Div., Reston, VA, United States)