Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
Mariner spacecraft have completed five missions of scientific investigation of the planets. Two additional missions are planned. A description of the thermal design of these seven spacecraft is given herein. The factors which have influenced the thermal design include the mission requirements and constraints, the flight environment, certain programmatic considerations and the experience gained as each mission is completed. These factors are reviewed and the impact of each on thermal design and developmental techniques is assessed. It is concluded that the flight success of these spacecraft indicates that adequate temperature control has been obtained, but that improvements in design data, hardware performance and analytical techniques are needed.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
AIAA PAPER 73-769
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Thermophysics Conference; Jul 16, 1973 - Jul 18, 1973; Palm Springs, CA
Format:
text
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