Date of Award:
12-2008
Document Type:
Dissertation
Degree Name:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Committee Chair(s)
Brent E Stucker
Committee
Brent E. Stucker
Committee
Rees Fullmer
Committee
David Geller
Committee
Stephen Whitmore
Committee
Charles Sweson
Committee
Pat Patterson
Abstract
Research has been completed to determine the most effective thermal control architecture for modular satellites. This research investigated principles of modularity, modular spacecraft examples, thermal control methods, and advanced thermal control technologies. A modular spacecraft was designed as a case study to determine key influences and issues. A number of thermal control architectures were developed. Each was evaluated for compatibility with modularity principles, thermal control performance, and a realizable implementation. Thermal control performance was determined by simulating on-orbit conditions for a number of design reference missions, including traditional thermal control architecture used for comparison. An effective thermal control architecture was found that has all desired attributes. The methods of development, simulation, and evaluation are presented with results and key findings.
Checksum
0766537c432fb9960c62f7448a5952d9
Recommended Citation
Young, Quinn Eric, "Development of Modular Thermal Control Architecture for Modular Satellites" (2008). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 217.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/217
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