Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107193796)

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
ISBN-10: 1107193796
ISBN-13: 9781107193796
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/09/2020
Pages: 584
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.90lbs
Size: 10.05h x 7.08w x 1.24d