Existing fluid loop radiator technology is briefly reviewed using the Shuttle system as an example. Application of heat rejection radiators to large space structures with long duration missions introduces micrometeroid survivability as a major design constraint. Since heat pipe radiators offer a solution to this problem, recent developments in this field are discussed. The long term reliability of current heat pipe and fluid loop radiator systems are calculated and their suitability for various future missions determined. Finally, a scenario is presented indicating how we believe radiator technology will evolve to meet performance and reliability requirements for both initial and longer term large space pl- atform applications. (DePo)
Radiator concepts for future space systems
Waermeabstrahlungssysteme fuer Raumfahrzeuge der Zukunft
AIAA-Papers ; 1-6
1978
6 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 9 Quellen
Conference paper
English
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