Title

Space Radiator Analysis And Design. Part I.

Description

The thermal analysis of component elements of space radiators is described. Elements include rectangular and circular plates of uniform thickness, triangular and trapezoidal fins, and constant temperature-gradient fins. A complete condenser and a radiator are analyzed and illustrative examples given.

The thermal analyses produced relationships between the physical properties and dimensions, element and environmental temperatures, and rates of heat transfer. These are shown graphically for all types of elements. The optimum proportions of space radiator elements having the greatest ratio of heat radiation rate per pound of weight are also indicated graphically, and procedures for their calculation are shown. The discussions on condensers and radiators include dimensional-thermal relationships and weight-optimizing procedures for complete units.

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Contrails and DTIC

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

ASD TR 61-30 Part I

Creator

Mackay, D. B.

Bacha, C. P.

Corporate Author

Space and Information Systems Division, North American Aviation, Inc.

Laboratory

Flight Accessories Laboratory

Extent

299

Identifier

AD0269587

AD0269587

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7635

DoD Project

6146

DoD Task

6118

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

AFFDL LTR

Date Modified

Scanned by request 3/9/2011 submitted by Stanford University (University - Domestic)

Abstract

The thermal analysis of component elements of space radiators is described. Elements include rectangular and circular plates of uniform thickness, triangular and trapezoidal fins, and constant temperature-gradient fins. A complete condenser and a radiator are analyzed and illustrative examples given.

The thermal analyses produced relationships between the physical properties and dimensions, element and environmental temperatures, and rates of heat transfer. These are shown graphically for all types of elements. The optimum proportions of space radiator elements having the greatest ratio of heat radiation rate per pound of weight are also indicated graphically, and procedures for their calculation are shown. The discussions on condensers and radiators include dimensional-thermal relationships and weight-optimizing procedures for complete units.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1961-10

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource (xi, 287 pages) : ill.

Subject

Radiators (Heating And Cooling)

Thermal Radiation

Configurations

Convection

Heat

Heat Exchangers

Heat Transfer

Mathematical Analysis

Metal Plates

Military Requirements

Radiant Heating Panels

Refrigerant Condensers

Artificial Satellites

Spacecraft

Temperature Control

Publisher

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force

Corporate Report Number

SID 61-66

Distribution Conflict

No