NASA NTRS · 19810054708
The use of a thermal utility with space-platform-mounted instruments
Abstract
A thermal utility is a high-capacity heat transport system that serves as a common, temperature-controlled heat sink or source to more than one payload. The feasibility of using a thermal utility for space-platform-mounted instruments which have a range of temperature level and heat rejection requirements is examined and significant design parameters are identified. A baseline, pumped, two-phase heat transport system has been defined for NASA's proposed Space Platform, and its capability to satisfy the thermal requirements of a range of multidisciplinary instruments has been assessed.
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Almgren, D. W., Fowle, A. A., Bartoszek, J. T., Ollendorf, S., Mcintosh, R., Jr.. 1981-06-01. The use of a thermal utility with space-platform-mounted instruments. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19810054708
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