What Are the Best Books on Thermal Control of Spacecraft?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on identifying valuable books and literature related to the thermal control of spacecraft, including theoretical and practical aspects. Participants also inquire about software for thermal analysis and materials on applying thermal control paints to spacecraft structures.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for good books and literature on spacecraft thermal control.
  • Another participant expresses a similar interest in finding relevant resources.
  • A third participant suggests several titles, including "Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook" edited by David G. Gilmore, "Fundamentals of Space Systems" edited by Vincent L. Pisacane and Robert C. Moore, and "Spacecraft Thermal Control, Design, and Operation" edited by Howard E. Collicott and Paul E. Bauer, providing details about each book's content and publication information.
  • Another participant asks which software is best suited for thermal analysis.
  • A different participant seeks information on materials related to the application of thermal control paints on spacecraft structures.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on specific books or software, and multiple inquiries remain unresolved regarding the best resources and methods for thermal control in spacecraft.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified the criteria for determining the "best" resources or software, and the discussion lacks detailed responses to the inquiries about thermal control paints.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in spacecraft design, thermal control systems, and related engineering fields may find this discussion beneficial.

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Please help me in finding some good books and literature on thermal control of spacecraft
 
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How about these?

Title:
Spacecraft thermal control handbook / David G. Gilmore, editor.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Published:
El Segundo, Calif. : Aerospace Press ; Reston, Va. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c2002-
Description:
v. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
v. 1. Fundamental technologies -- v. 2. Cryogenics.
ISBN:
188498911X (v. 1)
1884989144 (v. 2)



Title:
Fundamentals of space systems / edited by Vincent L. Pisacane and Robert C. Moore.
Published:
New York : Oxford University Press, 1994.
Description:
x, 772 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Series:
The Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory series in science and engineering
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Space systems engineering -- The space environment -- Astrodynamics -- Spacecraft propulsion, flight mechanics, and launch systems -- Spacecraft attitude determination and control -- Space power systems -- Spacecraft thermal control -- Spacecraft configuration and structural design -- Space communications -- Spacecraft command and telemetry -- Spacecraft data processing -- Spacecraft reliability and quality assurance -- Spacecraft integration and test -- Mission operations.
ISBN:
0195074971 (acid-free paper)


Title:
Spacecraft thermal control, design, and operation / edited by Howard E. Collicott, Paul E. Bauer.
Published:
New York, NY : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c1983.
Description:
xxvi, 345 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series:
Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 86
Notes:
"Technical papers selected from the AIAA 20th Aerospace Sciences Meeting, January 1982, and the 3rd AIAA/ASME Joint Thermophysics, Fluids, Plasma, and Heat Transfer Conference, June 1982, and subsequently revised for this volume."
Includes bibliographies and index.
ISBN:
0915928752
 
which software is the best for thermal analysis
 
any material on "how to apply the thermal control paints on the structure
 

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