Thermal Control On The Lunar Surface

S. T. Walker et al. (1995), JBIS, 48, pp.27-32

Refcode: 1995.48.27

Abstract:

For a successful return to the Moon, temperatures must be controlled within operating limits to ensure the survival of crew and equipment. However, unique features of the lunar thermal environment, makes this task very challenging. Spacecraft systems must be designed to reject internal heat load and the significant heat load from the lunar surface during the day when the surface temperature approaches 400 Kelvin. Surface temperatures then drop below 100 K before the next dawn, requiring the spacecraft thermal control system (TCS) to conserve internal heat to avoid violating minimum temperature
limits.