NASA NTRS · 20160013239
Shape Morphing Adaptive Radiator Technology (SMART) for Variable Heat Rejection
Abstract
The proposed technology leverages the temperature dependent phase change of shape memory alloys (SMAs) to drive the shape of a flexible radiator panel. The opening/closing of the radiator panel, as a function of temperature, passively adapts the radiator's rate of heat rejection in response to a vehicle's needs.
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Erickson, Lisa. 2016-11-02. Shape Morphing Adaptive Radiator Technology (SMART) for Variable Heat Rejection. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20160013239
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