Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path
Patent
1996-12-20
1999-04-27
Grant, William
Aeronautics and astronautics
Spacecraft
Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path
244158R, 248638, B64G 166
Patent
active
058970800
ABSTRACT:
A spacecraft electronics equipment module that is structurally and thermally independent of a core spacecraft structure to which it can be mounted. The module takes the form of a thermal radiation panel on which electronic components are directly mounted. The panel is attachable to the core structure using a statically determinate mount that renders the module structurally and thermally independent of the core structure. A combination of mounting brackets and struts secures the module from translational movement in all three axes, but permits thermal expansion and contraction in the plane of the panel without transferring any thermally induced forces to the core structure. A radiation shield secured over the electronics components also serves to further stiffen the panel and to enhance thermal conduction into the panel, which can radiate heat from both faces. Heat pipes can be attached to the panel to further enhance distribution of heat across the panel.
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Grant William
TRW Inc.
Yatsko Michael S.
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