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Using Paraffin PCM to Make Optical Communication Type of Payloads Thermally Self-Sufficient for Operation in Orion Crew ModuleAn innovative concept of using paraffin phase change material with a melting point of 28 C to make Optical Communication type of payload thermally self-sufficient for operation in the Orion Crew Module is presented. It stores the waste heat of the payload and permits it to operate for about one hour by maintaining its temperature within the maximum operating limit. It overcomes the problem of relying on the availability of cold plate heat sink in the Orion Crew Module.
Document ID
20160009475
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Choi, Michael K. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Date Acquired
July 28, 2016
Publication Date
July 25, 2016
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Thermodynamics
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Report/Patent Number
GSFC-E-DAA-TN32171
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2016
Location: Orlando, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: July 25, 2016
End Date: July 27, 2016
Sponsors: American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
loop heat pipe; heater controller
thermal recovery in orbit

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