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The Thermal Canister: An Instrument Thermal Control System
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The Thermal Canister is a proof of concept experiment flown on the third flight of the Space Shuttle (March 1982). The canister utilizes heat pipe technology to provide a closely controlled, stable temperature environment for scientific instruments negating the effects of the harsh, variable shuttle environment. Primary objectives were to demonstrate control at 15° ± 2°C in each of the four external environments experienced by the shuttle. Secondary objectives were to control different side panels of the canister simultaneously to different temperatures in the 5° to 25°C range. The canister met all flight objectives.
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Harwell, W., "The Thermal Canister: An Instrument Thermal Control System," SAE Technical Paper 831124, 1983, https://doi.org/10.4271/831124.Also In
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