NASA/SP-8105, SPACECRAFT THERMAL CONTROL, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (ENVIRONMENT) (MAY 1973)

NASA/SP-8105, SPACECRAFT THERMAL CONTROL, NASA SPACE VEHICLE DESIGN CRITERIA (ENVIRONMENT) (MAY 1973)., Guidance for the assessment and control of spacecraft temperatures is provided with emphasis on unmanned spacecraft in the space environment. The heat balance, elements of thermal design,and thermal control are discussed along with thermal testing, design criteria, and recommended practices.