Transverse flat plate heat pipe experimentThis paper describes a Shuttle-launched flight experiment to evaluate the performance of a transverse flat plate heat pipe that serves as an integral temperature control/mounting panel for electronic equipment. A transverse heat pipe is a gas-controlled variable conductance heat pipe that can handle relatively large thermal loads. An experiment designed to flight test the concept over a 6-9 month period is self-sufficient with respect to electrical power, timing sequences, and data storage.
Document ID
19780051702
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Edelstein, F. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, N.Y., United States)