Date of Award:
12-2009
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Advisor/Chair:
Dr. Brent Stucker
Abstract
Research has been completed in order to rapidly manufacture spacecraft thermal control technologies embedded in spacecraft structural panels using ultrasonic consolidation. This rapid manufacturing process enables custom thermal control designs in the time frame necessary for responsive space. Successfully embedded components include temperature sensors, heaters, wire harnessing, pre-manufactured heat pipes, and custom integral heat pipes. High conductivity inserts and custom integral pulsating heat pipes were unsuccessfully attempted. This research shows the viability of rapid manufacturing of spacecraft structures with embedded thermal control using ultrasonic consolidation.
Recommended Citation
Clements, Jared W., "Embedded Spacecraft Thermal Control Using Ultrasonic Consolidation" (2009). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. Paper 507.
http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/507
Copyright for this work is retained by the student.