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Mars Science Laboratory Launch Pad Thermal ControlThis paper will describe the challenges faced in accommodating the warm Multi Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG) during the pre-launch phases of integration, launch pad operations as well as during launch. Predictions of temperatures during these phases will be presented when all the cooling systems (HRS and A/C) are operational. In-air tests conducted on the spacecraft in December 2008 to simulate the launch conditions were very successful and showed that all components would be within their allowable limits during these phases. Results of these tests will be shared in this paper.
Document ID
20120013814
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/42169
Authors
Bhandari, Pradeep (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Dudik, Brenda (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Birur, Gajanana (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bame, David (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
July 17, 2011
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: 41st International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: Portland, OR
Country: United States
Start Date: July 17, 2011
End Date: July 21, 2011
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG)
launch
Mars
thermal control
space
Multi-mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (MMRTG)
fluid loop

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