Small spacecraft power and thermal subsystems
Abstract
This white paper provides a general guide to the conceptual design of satellite power and thermal control subsystems with special emphasis on the unique design aspects associated with small satellites. The operating principles of these technologies are explained and performance characteristics of current and projected components are provided. A tutorial is presented on the design process for both power and thermal subsystems, with emphasis on unique issues relevant to small satellites. The ability of existing technology to meet future performance requirements is discussed. Conclusions and observations are presented that stress cost-effective, high-performance design solutions.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- December 1994
- Bibcode:
- 1994STIN...9524216E
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Control Systems Design;
- Satellite Design;
- Spacecraft Components;
- Spacecraft Design;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Temperature Control;
- Electric Batteries;
- Heat Transfer;
- Payloads;
- Solar Arrays;
- Solar Auxiliary Power Units;
- Spacecraft Propulsion and Power