Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook, Volume 1 - Fundamental Technologies (2nd Edition)

The book is a revised and updated edition of Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, published in 1994. The name change reflects the expanded scope of this work, which now includes thermal environments and design techniques for interplanetary spacecraft, in addition to the Earth-orbiting satellites that were the focus of the original handbook. The reader will now find an updated characterization of the thermal environment in Earth orbit, new material documenting the environments of interplanetary missions, more detailed information about each of the thermal control hardware elements found in the first edition, and presentation of some newer technologies such as heat switches and precision temperature control techniques. - Data and information appearing in this book are for informational purposes only. AIAA and the author are not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from use or reliance, nor do AIAA and the author warrant that use or reliance will be free from privately owned rights. Annotation This Is A Revised And Updated Of (1994) And Has Been Expanded To Discuss Interplanetary Spacecraft As Well As Earth- Orbiting Satellites. The Work Is Presented As A Compendium Of Corporate Knowledge In The Field Of Thermal Control Of Uncrewed Spacecraft And Was Written For Thermal Engineers Of A Range Of Experience Levels. After Discussing General Issues And Historical Design Approaches Chapters Examine Current Thermal Control Hardware, The Thermal Design And Testing Process, And Emerging Thermal Technologies. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com). Annotation This Practical Handbook Provides The Reader With Enough Background And Specific Information To Begin Conducting Thermal Analysis And To Participate In The Thermal Design Of Spacecraft Systems. The Book Is A Revised And Updated Edition Of Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, Published In 1994. The Name Change Reflects The Expanded Scope Of This Work, Which Now Includes Thermal Environments And Design Techniques For Interplanetary Spacecraft, In Addition To The Earth-orbiting Satellites That Were The Focus Of The Original Handbook. The Reader Will Now Find An Updated Characterization Of The Thermal Environment In Earth Orbit, New Material Documenting The Environments Of Interplanetary Missions, More Detailed Information About Each Of The Thermal Control Hardware Elements Found In The First Edition, And Presentation Of Some Newer Technologies Such As Heat Switches And Precision Temperature Control Techniques. V. 1. Fundamental Technologies--v. 2. Cryogenics. David G. Gilmore, Editor. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This new edition of the classic Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, is a thorough, technical survey of the various technologies used to achieve thermal control of all types of spacecraft, as well as the design and analysis methods used by thermal engineers. Features: Spacecraft Systems Overview; Spacecraft Thermal Environments; Thermal Design Examples; Thermal Surface Finishes; Insulation; Radiators; Heaters; Mounting and Interfaces; Louvers; Heat Switches; Phase Change Materials; Pumped Fluid Loops; Thermoelectric Coolers; Heat Pipes; Thermal Design Analysis; Thermal Contact Resistance; Precision Temperature Control; Space Shuttle Integration; Thermal Testing; Future Technologies Content: Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Spacecraft Systems Overview 2. Spacecraft Thermal Environments 3. Thermal Design Examples 4. Thermal Surface Finishes 5. Insulation 6. Radiators 7. Heaters 8. Mountings and Interfaces 9. Louvers 10. Heat Switches 11. Phase-Change Materials 12. Pumped Fluid Loops 13. Thermoelectric Coolers 14. Heat Pipes 15. Thermal Design Analysis 16. Thermal Contact Resistance 17. Precision Temperature Control 18. Space Shuttle Integration 19. Thermal Testing 20. Technology Projections • Appendix A: Surface Optical Property Data • Appendix B: Material Thermal Properties • Appendix C: Thermally Conductive Filler Materials and Suppliers Index During the past 40 years, hundreds of spacecraft have been built in support of scientific, military, and commercial missions.