Thermal Control Subsystem
AssemblyPassive radiators, multilayer insulation, and survival heaters that hold the clocks near constant temperature and dump payload waste heat to space. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Thermal Control Subsystem
6 top-level lines as of r75812| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLI Blanket | gps-satellite-mli-blanket | 12× | 12 | · | part |
| 2 | OSR Radiator Panel | gps-satellite-radiator-panel | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Ammonia Heat Pipe | gps-satellite-heat-pipe | 8× | 8 | · | part |
| 4 | Heating Element | heating-element | 24× | 24 | · | part |
| 5 | Mechanical Thermostat | gps-satellite-thermostat | 24× | 24 | · | part |
| 6 | Thermal Fuse | thermal-fuse | 12× | 12 | · | part |