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Thermo Elastic: Thermo Elastic
- Matthew Vaughan (ESA)
This paper outlines a detailed workflow for calculating the depointing of an antenna due to thermos-elastic effects. The process starts with a thermal analysis to determine the temperature distribution across the antenna structure in orbit. These temperature data are then mapped onto a structural model. Accurate mapping results are ensured through mesh visualization and mapping constraints....
Electronic boxes are a critical part of a satellite, housing several heat-dissipating components with strict thermal and structural constraints. Their design is one of the focal points of the overall thermal behavior of the satellite, while also needing to withstand significant mechanical loads during launch, as well as fatigue and thermal stresses throughout the mission lifecycle.
The aim of...
