Thermal Control System for Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Power Module
921110
07/01/1992
- Event
- Content
- The electric power for Space Station Freedom (SSF) is generated by the solar arrays of the photo-voltaic power modules (PVM's) and conditioned, controlled, and distributed by a power management and distribution system. The PVM's are located outboard of the alpha gimbals of SSF. A single-phase thermal control system is being developed to provide thermal control of PVM electrical equipment and energy storage batteries. This system uses ammonia as the coolant and a direct-flow deployable radiator. This paper presents the description and development status of the PVM thermal control system.
- Pages
- 13
- Citation
- Hacha, T., and Howard, L., "Thermal Control System for Space Station Freedom Photovoltaic Power Module," SAE Technical Paper 921110, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/921110.