Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook, Volume I: Fundamental Technologies

by David G. Gilmore

This new edition of the classic Satellite Thermal Control Handbook, is a thorough, technical survey of the various technologies used to achieve thermal control of all types of spacecraft, as well as the design and analysis methods used by thermal engineers. Features: Spacecraft Systems Overview; Spacecraft Thermal Environments; Thermal Design Examples; Thermal Surface Finishes; Insulation; Radiators; Heaters; Mounting and Interfaces; Louvers; Heat Switches; Phase Change Materials; Pumped Fluid Loops; Thermoelectric Coolers; Heat Pipes; Thermal Design Analysis; Thermal Contact Resistance; Precision Temperature Control; Space Shuttle Integration; Thermal Testing; Future Technologies

836 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Riccardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is simply the Bible of Thermal Engineering for spacecrafts. The field is limited (a few hundreds people in the whole world) but the book is THE required reference for any serious engineering work in the field of thermal control.