Fluid dynamic problems in space systems
Abstract
Applications of fluid systems on spacecraft for propulsion, thermal control, and nutation damping are reviewed. Design problems posed by the high vacuum, microgravity environment of space and the dynamic interaction effects between the fluid systems and the spacecraft dynamic motion are discussed. Propellant management and tankage technology for operation in microgravity; liquid (propellants and cryogenic helium and hydrogen coolants) slosh interactions on spacecraft attitude control; control system rocket engine exhaust plume impingement effects; active thermal control systems using fluids; passive nutation damping using fluids; leak detection techniques for pressurized fluid systems operating in high vacuum; propellant contents gaging in microgravity; refuelling in orbit; and aerodynamic drag effects in low Earth orbits are considered.
- Publication:
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In ESA Proceedings of an International Symposium on Fluid Dynamics and Space p 65-82 (SEE N87-14394 06-18
- Pub Date:
- August 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986fdys.symp...65S
- Keywords:
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- Fluid Dynamics;
- Spacecraft Control;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Systems Engineering;
- Gravitational Effects;
- Liquid Sloshing;
- Nutation Dampers;
- Reduced Gravity;
- Space Commercialization;
- Spacecraft Propulsion;
- Temperature Control;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer