The AMS-02 Thermal Control System Design
2003-01-2585
07/07/2003
- Event
- Content
- This paper reports on the Thermal Control System (TCS) of the AMS-02 (Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer). AMS-02 will be installed on the International Space Station (ISS) Starboard segment of the Truss in 2005, where it will acquire data for at least three years. The AMS-02 payload has a mass of about 6700 kg, a power budget of 2kW and consists of 5 different instruments, with their associated electronic equipment.Analytical integration of the AMS-02 thermal mathematical model is described in the paper, together with the main thermal design features.Stringent temperature stability requirements have been satisfied, providing a stable thermal environment that allows for easier calibration of the detectors. The overall thermal design uses a combination of standard and innovative concepts to fit specific instruments needs.
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- Citation
- Molina, M., Vettore, C., Cova, M., Franzoso, A. et al., "The AMS-02 Thermal Control System Design," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-2585, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-2585.