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Investigation of Space Heat Flow Simulation Methods for Light Entrance of the Remote Sensor on GEO

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The space thermal environment of the remote sensor on the geostationary orbit is exceptionally harsh. It is necessary to carry out a high-precision thermal control design to realize the temperature uniformity and stability of core components such as the central optical and mechanism bodies. Sufficient ground tests must verify the correctness of the thermal control design. Accurate simulation of the space heat flow is the key to ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of the ground thermal test. Considering the shortcomings of traditional space heat flow simulation methods, this paper proposes two advanced and high-precision space heat flow simulation methods, named combined heat flow simulation method based on a solar simulator and absorption heat flow simulation method based on the electric heater. The two methods have been verified based on the simulations and tests of the different size remote sensors. The results show that the two advanced simulation methods can meet the space heat flow simulation requirements. In addition, the accuracy, economy, and engineering feasibility of heat flow simulation are improved, and the high-precision simulation of the space heat flow for geostationary space remote sensors is realized.

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    Y. U. Feng, X. U. Nana & Z. Ping

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Feng, Y.U., Nana, X.U. & Ping, Z. Investigation of Space Heat Flow Simulation Methods for Light Entrance of the Remote Sensor on GEO. Microgravity Sci. Technol. 34, 51 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12217-022-09970-3

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