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Evaluation of Coatings and Materials for Future Radiators
Technical Paper
2006-01-2032
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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NASA's current vision for exploration dictates that radiators for a Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), a Lunar Surface Access Module (LSAM), and a lunar base will need to be developed. These applications present new challenges when compared to previous radiators on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station (ISS). In addition, many technological advances have been made that could positively impact future radiator design. This paper outlines new requirements for future radiators and documents a trade study performed to select some promising technologies for further evaluation. These technologies include carbon composites substrates as well as Optical Solar Reflectors (OSRs), a lithium based white paint, and electrochromic thin films for optical coatings.
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Authors
- George C. Tuan - NASA - Johnson Space Center
- David T. Westheimer - NASA - Johnson Space Center
- Gajanana C. Birur - NASA - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Duane E. Beach - NASA - Glenn Research Center
- Donald A. Jaworske - NASA - Glenn Research Center
- Wanda C. Peters - NASA - Goddard Space Flight Center
- Jack J. Triolo - Swales Aerospace
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Tuan, G., Westheimer, D., Birur, G., Beach, D. et al., "Evaluation of Coatings and Materials for Future Radiators," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-2032, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-2032.Also In
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