Development of S-band antenna interface design, volume 1
Abstract
The construction of an analytical thermal model of an S-band antenna in a typical Space Shuttle Orbiter installation is discussed. The selection and modeling of orbital and entry thermal environment inputs for the thermal analyses are discussed. The results of analyses for a variety of orbital thermal environments and entry initial conditions are given. Design and fabrication details of a thermal test fixture which physically approximates the Orbiter installation are discussed. The design and fabrication of two electrical test fixtures which electrically simulate the Orbiter surface shape and thermal protection system are discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics Co
- Pub Date:
- April 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976mcdd.rept.....K
- Keywords:
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- Radio Antennas;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Spacecraft Antennas;
- Superhigh Frequencies;
- Thermal Environments;
- Ultrahigh Frequencies;
- Models;
- Test Equipment;
- Thermal Protection;
- Thermal Vacuum Tests;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering