Variable conductance heat pipe technology for precise temperature control of the NASA/DDLT transmitterThe application of variable conductance heat pipe technology for achieving precise temperature control to + or - 0.1 C for a space-based laser diode transmitter is described. Heat pipe theory of operation and test data are presented along with a discussion of its applicability for NASA's Direct Detection Laser Transceiver (DDLT) program. This design for the DDLT transmitter features a reduction in space radiator size and up to 42 percent reduction in prime power requirements.
Document ID
19900044915
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Vanevenhoven, D. E. (TRW, Inc. Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Antoniak, D. (TRW, Inc. TRW Space and Technology Group, Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Meeting Information
Meeting: Optomechanical Design of Laser Transmitters and Receivers