Deployable radiator for a space vehicle
US6669147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/506
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a deployable radiator for a space vehicle such as a satellite. The radiator of the invention has two radiating faces, one of which is insulating over a portion of its area so that during launch and while the satellite is being moved onto station, with the radiator in the stored position, it naturally serves to keep the highest possible temperature on board the vehicle.
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