Small spacecraft power and thermal subsystems

By National Aeronautics and Space Administration

This white paper provides a general guide to the conceptual design of satellite power and thermal control subsystems with special emphasis on the unique design aspects associated with small satellites. The operating principles of these technologies are explained and performance characteristics of current and projected components are provided. A tutorial is presented on the design process for both power and thermal subsystems, with emphasis on unique issues relevant to small satellites. The ability of existing technology to meet future performance requirements is discussed. Conclusions and observations are presented that stress cost-effective, high-performance design solutions. Eakman, D. and Lambeck, R. and Mackowski, M. and Slifer, L., Jr. Unspecified Center ELECTRIC BATTERIES; SATELLITE DESIGN; SOLAR ARRAYS; SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES; TEMPERATURE CONTROL; COST EFFECTIVENESS; HEAT PIPES; HEAT TRANSFER; SATELLITE TEMPERATURE; SERVICE LIFE; SPACECRAFT RADIATORS; THERMAL CONTROL COATINGS...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1731315325
• ISBN13: 9781731315328
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"