Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The device was developed to supplement the existing cooling system of the Apollo 16 Lunar Surface Magnetometer (LSM). Analysis and tests showed that two such devices, inserted by an astronaut into receptacles on opposite sides of the electronics package, would reduce the diurnal temperature variation by about 40% and thereby would considerably increase the reliability of 50,000 welded connections. The LSM design constraints, selection of a variable conductance technique, heat pipe/radiator design features, and thermal performance are discussed.
Keywords:
THERMODYNAMICS AND COMBUSTION
Type:
AIAA PAPER 72-271
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Thermophysics Conference; Apr 10, 1972 - Apr 12, 1972; San Antonio, TX
Format:
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