THE IN-ORBIT THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF THE ARIEL III SPACECRAFT, PART I.

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Abstract:

Temperatures measured on the Ariel III spacecraft during its first four months in orbit are presented, and a comparison is made with the temperatures predicted before launch. Author

Author(s):
Semple, E. C.
Author Organization(s):
ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT FARNBOROUGH (ENGLAND)
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for May-Sep 67,
Pagination:
0018

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAE-TR-67253-Pt-1
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SCIENTIFIC SATELLITES, TEMPERATURE, ELLIPTICAL ORBIT TRAJECTORIES, SURFACE PROPERTIES, SOLAR RADIATION, ABSORPTION, CONTAMINATION, DEGRADATION, PAINTS, PREDICTIONS, UNITED KINGDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
ARIEL 3 SATELLITE, PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Report Date:
1967 Oct 01