Thermal Control Subsystem

View factor is used in calculation of energy transfered by radiation. This article explains the definition and derivation of view factor. Definition of View Factor Suppose there are plane \(i\) and plane \(j\) in vacuum space. The area of plane \(i\) and plane \(j\) are \(A_i\) and \(A_j\). Here, the energy tranfered from plane \(i\) […]

Heat pipe is used for satellite thermal control. Heat pipe uses fluid to transport heat.

A thermal louver is the thermal control equipment used for satellites. Thermal louver can change the emissivity of the surface by using blinds.