Spacecraft module with embedded heaters and sensors, and related method of manufacture

A technique for reducing the cost of manufacturing spacecraft, wherein many resistive heaters (14), and sensors (20) such as thermistors and strain gauges are integrated into a spacecraft equipment module (10 or 12) during fabrication. Prior to testing, selected heaters (14) and sensors (20) are act...

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Main Author ANDERSON, JOSEPH F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 31.05.2000
Edition7
Subjects
AEROPLANES
AIRCRAFT
AVIATION
COSMONAUTICS
DESIGNING, MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLING, CLEANING, MAINTAINING ORREPAIRING AIRCRAFT, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLYADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT
HANDLING, TRANSPORTING, TESTING OR INSPECTING AIRCRAFTCOMPONENTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
HELICOPTERS
MEASURING
MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT
MEASURING TEMPERATURE
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
TESTING
THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
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Summary:A technique for reducing the cost of manufacturing spacecraft, wherein many resistive heaters (14), and sensors (20) such as thermistors and strain gauges are integrated into a spacecraft equipment module (10 or 12) during fabrication. Prior to testing, selected heaters (14) and sensors (20) are activated through external connectors (18) to the equipment module (10 or 12). Prior to launch of the spacecraft, selected heaters and sensors needed during flight are activated and the heaters and sensors needed for test are deactivated.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19990122038