Thermal Control Subsystem
AssemblyNorth-facing radiators in permanent shade, heat pipes, insulation, and heaters that keep detectors at 60 K and electronics near room temperature through daily Sun rotation. 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
3 top-level lines as of r188100| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cryogenic Radiator | weather-satellite-cryo-radiator | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Heating Element | heating-element | 20× | 20 | · | part |
| 3 | Thermal Fuse | thermal-fuse | 10× | 10 | · | part |