Variable Conductance Element
AssemblyHeat pipe or louvered valve that modulates heat dissipation based on operating conditions. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Variable Conductance Element
4 top-level lines as of r161348| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Variable Heat Pipe | space-radiator-panel-vhp-tube | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Louver Mechanism | space-radiator-panel-louver-mechanism | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Microcontroller | mcu | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Connector | connector | 1× | 1 | · | part |