Lessons Learned from the METOP Thermal Analysis and Testing

2003-01-2461

07/07/2003

Event
International Conference On Environmental Systems
Authors Abstract
Content
Metop (METeorological OPerational satellite) is a series of three satellites designed to monitor the climate and improve weather forecasting. This paper describes the thermal analysis, thermal testing performed, and relevant lessons learned. For the thermal analysis campaigns it focuses on:
  • exchange and correlation of reduced thermal mathematical models established in various software formats
  • sizes and content of the models, in particular automatic generation of reduced models from the detailed models
  • uncertainties
  • definitions of thermal interfaces
The lessons learned from the thermal testing campaigns apply to:
  • selection of test environment, using solar simulation and/or infra-red techniques
  • selection of test cases based on thermal design driving parameters and/or test chamber capabilities
  • adequate instrumentation (i.e. thermocouples, test heaters) for all critical components
  • (un)expected events e.g. EGSE crash, last minute revision of temperature limits, and introduction of special test devices
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-2461
Pages
16
Citation
Dolce, S., Faust, T., Schilke, J., and Peabody, H., "Lessons Learned from the METOP Thermal Analysis and Testing," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-2461, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-2461.
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Publisher
Published
Jul 7, 2003
Product Code
2003-01-2461
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English