Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design

Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Written in a tutorial style, this essential text provides a how-to manual tailored for those who wish to understand and develop spacecraft thermal analyses. Providing an overview of basic heat transfer analysis fundamentals such as thermal circuits, limiting resistance, MLI, environmental thermal sources and sinks, as well as contemporary space based thermal technologies, and the distinctions between design considerations inherent to room temperature and cryogenic temperature applications, this is the perfect tool for graduate students, professionals and academic researchers.

Author: Eric A. Silk
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 08/20/2020
Series: Cambridge Aerospace #48
Pages: 584
Weight: 2.9lbs
Size: 10.05h x 7.08w x 1.24d
ISBN: 9781107193796