Mechanical and optical degradation of flexible optical solar reflectors during simulated low earth orbit thermal cycling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2020.05.032
Abstract: Abstract Multilayer thin film systems on flexible polymer substrates are used as flexible optical solar reflectors or thermal insulation of satellites and spacecraft. During one year of operation, a satellite in low earth orbit typically… read more here.
Keywords: low earth; flexible optical; optical solar; thermal cycling ... See more keywords
Assembly and Testing of a Thermal Control Component Developed in Brazil
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DOI: 10.5028/jatm.v9i2.650
Abstract: The optical solar reflector is basically a mirror of second surface with low absorptivity/emissivity ratio and negligible degradation in the space environment, which makes it an excellent coating for thermal control of satellites. It works… read more here.
Keywords: developed brazil; solar reflector; thermal control; optical solar ... See more keywords