On the use of shape memory alloys for deployable passive heat radiators in space satellites

• Published in: IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 1038; no. 1; p. 12061
• Main Authors: Bacciotti, A, Bucchi, F, Frendo, F, Mameli, M, Perna, R, Filippeschi, S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Actuation; Conduction heating; Control equipment; Heat; Heat exchangers; Heat pipes; Heat radiators; Heat sources; Multifunctional structures; Rotation; Shape memory alloys; Stability; Temperature distribution; Wire

The present work presents a multifunctional structure for space engineering application part of the TOPDESS project, funded by ESA. The main aim of the project is the design of a thermal control device able to deploy through passive actuation. A combined device has been designed, made up of a Pulsat...