Multilayer Insulation Material Guidelines

Multilayer Insulation Material Guidelines
Author: M. M. Finckenor
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 1999
Genre: Materials
ISBN:

This document provides data on multilayer insulation materials used by previous spacecraft such as Spacelab and the Long-Duration Exposure Facility and outlines other concerns. The data presented in the document are presented for information only. They can be used as guidelines for multilayer insulation design for future spacecraft provided the thermal requirements of each new design and the environmental effects on these materials are taken into account.

Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies

Dynamics of Meteor Outbursts and Satellite Mitigation Strategies
Author: Glenn E. Peterson
Publisher: AIAA
Total Pages: 862
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781884989063

The potential threat posed by Leonid meteroids to orbiting spacecraft over the next several years calls for new dynamic mitigation strategies to assist the satellite community in reducing the danger to its vehicles. This book offers deliberate dynamic mitigation strategies to complement the traditional shielding strategies, providing mission operators additional ways to decrease the danger. Five different attitude control and orbit maneuvering options are examined in detail. The information is presented in algorithmic form to allow technically competent, but meteoroid inexperienced, operators to easily understand the phenomena, assess the danger, and implement procedures. Although general in scope, the book emphasizes the Leonid meteor events of the 1998-2002 timeframe.

Multilayer Insulation Material Guidelines

Multilayer Insulation Material Guidelines
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-06-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781720631378

Multilayer Insulation Material Guidelines provides data on multilayer insulation materials used by previous spacecraft such as Spacelab and the Long-Duration Exposure Facility and outlines other concerns. The data presented in the document are presented for information only. They can be used as guidelines for multilayer insulation design for future spacecraft provided the thermal requirements of each new design and the environmental effects on these materials are taken into account.Finckenor, M. M. and Dooling, D.Marshall Space Flight CenterMULTILAYER INSULATION; DATA ACQUISITION; SPACECRAFT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS; SPACELAB; EXPOSURE; ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS

Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design

Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design
Author: Eric A. Silk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 587
Release: 2020-07-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1108152031

Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Written in a tutorial style, this essential text provides a how-to manual tailored for those who wish to understand and develop spacecraft thermal analyses. Providing an overview of basic heat transfer analysis fundamentals such as thermal circuits, limiting resistance, MLI, environmental thermal sources and sinks, as well as contemporary space based thermal technologies, and the distinctions between design considerations inherent to room temperature and cryogenic temperature applications, this is the perfect tool for graduate students, professionals and academic researchers.

Spacecraft Thermal Control

Spacecraft Thermal Control
Author: J Meseguer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2012-08-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857096087

Thermal control systems are an essential element of spacecraft design, ensuring that all parts of the spacecraft remain within acceptable temperature ranges at all times. Spacecraft thermal control describes the fundamentals of thermal control design and reviews current thermal control technologies. The book begins with an overview of space missions and a description of the space environment, followed by coverage of the heat transfer processes relevant to the field. In the third part of the book, current thermal control technologies are described, and in the final part, design, analysis and testing techniques are reviewed. - Provides background on the fundamentals of heat transfer which gives the reader a better understanding of the phenomenon and the way Space Thermal Control Systems work - Merges the experience of the authors in teaching aerospace engineering topics with the experience as compilers of the 'Spacecraft Thermal Control Design Data Handbook' of the European Space Agency and the development of in orbit thermal control systems for Spanish and ESA Missions - The engineering approach is enhanced with a full section on Thermal Control Design, Analysis and Testing

Handbook of Space Resources

Handbook of Space Resources
Author: Viorel Badescu
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1201
Release: 2023-04-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 303097913X

Earth has limited material and energy resources, while these resources are virtually unlimited in space. It is only a matter of time, before planetary resources are mined and used in-situ to sustain human and robotic exploration or returned to Earth for commercial gain. This book covers a number of aspects related to space resources. In particular, subjects related to mission concepts, exploration approaches, mining and extraction technologies, commercial potential, and regulatory aspects of space resources are covered in detail. This book is therefore a good resource for readers who seek background and deeper understanding of space resources related activities.