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Diaphragm Stirling cryocooler developmentsThis paper reports on the status of several ongoing development programs aimed at the demonstration of diaphragm Stirling cycle cryocooler performance. Key attributes of this technology focus on long reliable operating life and excellent efficiency, making it a candidate for cooling of satellite-borne long wavelength sensors for astrophysics and earth observing missions. Three programs are described, each leading to system or component test hardware: a 2 W 65 K single-stage Standard Spacecraft Cryocooler, a 300 mW 30 K two-stage cooler and a 200 mW 4-20 K single-stage cooler. Design features are described, and breadboard experimental data are presented.
Document ID
19920041212
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Stacy, W. D.
(Creare, Inc. Hanover, NH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Cryogenics
Volume: 32
Issue: 2, 19
ISSN: 0011-2275
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Accession Number
92A23836
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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