Author : Eric A. Silk
Release : 2020-07-09
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 031/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design by : Eric A. Silk
Download or read book Introduction to Spacecraft Thermal Design written by Eric A. Silk. This book was released on 2020-07-09. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Develop a fundamental understanding of heat transfer analysis techniques as applied to earth based spacecraft with this practical guide. Written in a tutorial style, this essential text provides a how-to manual tailored for those who wish to understand and develop spacecraft thermal analyses. Providing an overview of basic heat transfer analysis fundamentals such as thermal circuits, limiting resistance, MLI, environmental thermal sources and sinks, as well as contemporary space based thermal technologies, and the distinctions between design considerations inherent to room temperature and cryogenic temperature applications, this is the perfect tool for graduate students, professionals and academic researchers.