NASA NTRS · 19850000155
Orienting Arc Lamps for Longest Life
Abstract
Temperature distribution strongly affects performance. Tests on floodlights for Space Shuttle payload bay show useful life of metal halide dc arc lamp prolonged by mounting "anode down" and wiring for maximum heat conduction away from electrodes. Anode-down configuration, anode and cathode temperatures stabilize at 333 degrees and 313 degrees C, respectively, after 1 hour of operation. Temperatures both below limit for quartz-to-metal seals, and lamps able to withstand a 2,000-hour life test with satisfactory light output at end.
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Kiss, J.. 1985-10-01. Orienting Arc Lamps for Longest Life. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000155
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