Use of high-thermal conductivity composites in cryogenic systems

W. Travis Horton; J. Clair Batty

doi:10.1117/12.254145

14 October 1996 Use of high-thermal conductivity composites in cryogenic systems

W. Travis Horton, J. Clair Batty

Proceedings Volume 2814, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments VII; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254145
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

Thermal links are essential to the successful operation of many of today's advanced space systems. The aerospace industry constantly searches for new, more efficient means of moving thermal energy away from sensitive instruments. As current technologies continue to advance, satellites become smaller and better than before. Work must continue, however, to develop more efficient, lightweight thermal links. Recent advances in the construction of carbon based composite fibers now allows the possibility of designing a thermal link with an impressive combination of low mass.

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W. Travis Horton and J. Clair Batty "Use of high-thermal conductivity composites in cryogenic systems", Proc. SPIE 2814, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments VII, (14 October 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254145

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