Modular heat pipe radiators for enhanced Shuttle mission capabilitiesCurrent heat pipe radiator technology is reviewed and the results from three state-of-the-art hardware programs are summarized. Heat pipe radiators are shown to be an improvement over all-fluid loop panels for long duration space missions, when micrometeoroid survivability is important. Finally, several heat pipe radiator design concepts are presented which would enhance Shuttle mission capabilities by either extending mission life and/or augmenting heat rejection capability.
Document ID
19800031056
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alario, J. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Haslett, R. (Grumman Aerospace Co. Bethpage, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1979
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 79-ENAS-17
Meeting Information
Meeting: Intersociety Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Francisco, CA
Start Date: July 16, 1979
End Date: July 19, 1979
Sponsors: American Society of Mechanical Engineers