SIGMA VCHP radiator: In-orbit performance

Computer Science – Performance

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Heat Pipes, Spaceborne Telescopes, Spacecraft Performance, Spacecraft Radiators, Temperature Control, Evaluation, Gamma Ray Telescopes, Spacecraft Temperature, Thermal Vacuum Tests

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SIGMA, a gamma imaging telescope, is the main experiment (1000 kg, D = 1.2 m, H = 3.5 m) of the GRANAT Soviet vehicle dedicated to gamma experiments. The SIGMA thermal control heat rejection device is a Variable Conductance Heat Pipe (VCHP) radiator (0.9 by 0.9 m). For SIGMA, six heat pipes are used with a L geometry, a total length of 2.3 m and a 140 cu cm reservoir. The design and ground thermal test of SIGMA VCHP radiator are presented, and the inflight performance since the beginning of SIGMA's operational life is detailed.

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