This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
ISS Node 3 TCS Analysis and Design
Technical Paper
1999-01-2003
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
The ISS resource Node 3 consists of a pressurized module, which provides passageway among habitable elements, distributes electrical energy and commands, collects and distributes thermal energy by rejecting waste heat to ISS radiators.
This paper presents an overview of the Node 3 passive and active thermal control design and reports the most significant analysis results to evidence how the thermal and hydraulic requirements are satisfied. The Node 3 is being designed by Alenia Aerospazio following the know-how experienced on the Node 2, COF, MPLM and Cupolas Projects developed in the frame of a collaboration with ASI, NASA and ESA. Fig.1 shows a schematic representation of the ISS docked modules space configuration.
The Node 3 TCS has two main sections, the PTCS and the ATCS.
The Node 3 PTCS provides adequate barrier to the space external environment by making use of MLI blankets and electrical heaters
The Node 3 ATCS consists of two water loops that supply coolant mass flow, at required controlled temperature, to the attached modules: the MPLM, the ISS Node 1, the ISS HAB and Cupola. It also provides cooling to the avionics cold plates, to cabin air and to some ECLSS racks.
Recommended Content
Authors
Citation
Valenzano, G., Lombardi, S., Loddoni, G., and Martino, R., "ISS Node 3 TCS Analysis and Design," SAE Technical Paper 1999-01-2003, 1999, https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-2003.Also In
References
- SSP 50290, Rev A - DR1 Draft, dated 12 January 1998 - Node 3 PIDS (Prime Item Development Specification)
- ES3-77-3 REVISION E May 1991 NODE ATMOSFERIC ORBITER MIDSECTION / PAYLOAD BAY THERMAL MATH MODEL DESCRIPTION (Orbiter Payload Bay Doors Closed)
- ES3-76-1 REVISION E May 1991 ORBITER MID-SECTION / PAYLOAD BAY THERMAL MATH MODEL DESCRIPTION Orbiter Payload Bay Doors Open
- NSTS-21000-IDD-ISS Shuttle Orbiter / Cargo Element Interfaces
- N3 IATCS THERMAL-HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
- N3 IOTMM THERMAL ANALYSIS
- N3 THERMAL DATA BOOK
- ISS Node 2 TCS Design and Development SAE Technical Paper N. 981773, 28 th International Conference on Environmental Systems Danver, Massachusetts July 13-16, 1998