space explored in this paper will be within the bounds of these basic technology assumptions. The PHRS and associated structure can make up half or more of the total power system mass, and …

Current research compares the performance of an SMA-actuated morphing radiator to a traditional flat panel radiator in the context of a variable-mass-flow-rate thermal control system …

Mission: Developing a testbed to experimentally test and trial sensors, control elements and control algorithms is essential in reducing the risk, enhancing the safety, reliability, and …

eveloping thermal management solutions for nuclear energy applications in space. Since 2005, ACT has been involved in researching and developing innovative thermal management …

3 Figure 2: Conceptual layout of heat pipe heat rejection radiators of select nuclear reactor systems with TE and CBC energy conversion for lunar surface power.

This study explores the advancement of carbon fiber heat radiators, demonstrating significant benefits over traditional metallic and composite radiators in high-temperature, high-power …

In the second section, thermal analyses of the carbon fiber radiator fin predicted that these radiators could meet NASA’s performance targets by reducing the areal density to 2.2 kg/m2 …

We have been investigating materials that have the potential to deliver significant reductions in mass density and significant improvements in thermal conductivity, while expanding the …

The assembly was separated in operating control volumes, while considering variable geometric parameters for each one, presenting a variable sized trapezoidal space radiator as output.

Use of in-Space Assembly (iSA) in designing NEP modular radiators has the potential to improve overall vehicle performance while reducing mass, schedule, cost, and risk.