Advanced mechanically pumped thermal control loops for future spacecraft
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This paper discusses the design philosophies and system requirements that resulted in a successful Mars rover thermal design.
The active Heat Rejection System designed for Mars Pathfinder was modified for the Mars Exploration Rover mission and will be used to remove excess heat from the Rover electronics during the cruise part of the mission. This paper addresses the lessons learned from the performance testing, and potential changes to improve the HRS performance.
MEMS-based microchannel heat sinks are being investigated at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for use in micro/nano spacecraft thermal control.
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Effective thermal control of Mars surface vehicles and their equipment is key to their long-term survival on the Martian cold surface.
This paper describes the thermal design requirements, the thermal performance characteristics and the flight qualification program of a mini-LHP suitable for the Mars Rovers.
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