Miniature Stirling cycle refrigerators for space use.
Abstract
The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is involved in two space projects that require cooled infrared detectors. This paper describes the development, operating principles and performance of the coolers to be used with these devices. Further developments in cooler technology are discussed.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- May 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986JBIS...39..224B
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Detectors;
- Refrigerators;
- Spacecraft Equipment;
- Stirling Cycle;
- Compressors;
- Ers-1 (Esa Satellite);
- Scientific Satellites;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation;
- Infrared Detectors