The Thermal Canister - An instrument thermal control system
Abstract
The Thermal Canister is a proof of concept experiment flown on the third flight of the Space Shuttle (March 1982). The canister utilizes heat pipe technology to provide a closely controlled, stable temperature environment for scientific instruments negating the effects of the harsh, variable Shuttle environment. Primary objectives were to demonstrate control at 15 + or - 2 C in each of the four external environments experienced by the Shuttle. Secondary objectives were to control different side panels of the canister simultaneously to different temperatures in the 5 to 25 C range. The canister met all flight objectives.
- Publication:
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Conference
- Pub Date:
- July 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983aiaa.confQU...H
- Keywords:
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- Heat Pipes;
- Space Transportation System 3 Flight;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Spacecraft Environments;
- Temperature Control;
- Equipment Specifications;
- Microprocessors;
- Oss-1 Payload;
- Space Shuttles;
- Spacecraft Orbits;
- Temperature Distribution;
- Wall Temperature;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation