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I am designing the thermal control system for my senior design class. We are designing a lander to go to the surface of Jupiter's Icy moon, Europa. I've been researching about thermal blanketing and coatings for the lander, but other than just the materials that it can be made out of, I haven't found much. The thermal system will need to protect against radiation from Jupiter as well as keep the components room temperature on the cold surface. We will be using an ASRG for the power source that will output a lot of heat, so I don't think heaters will be necessary.
From the materials I've found, Beryllium seems like it would be a good material because it will continue to work properly at a few degrees above absolute zero. Will I need to design each layer of the thermal blanket and figure the cost for each component, or are there companies who make these?
Any helpful information would be appreciated.
From the materials I've found, Beryllium seems like it would be a good material because it will continue to work properly at a few degrees above absolute zero. Will I need to design each layer of the thermal blanket and figure the cost for each component, or are there companies who make these?
Any helpful information would be appreciated.