Thermal modeling can be performed using hand calculations (e.g., Excel), programming language (e.g., Python, MATLAB), or appropriate thermal modeling software (e.g., Thermal Desktop)

Thermal modeling is the process of modeling a satellite’s thermal characteristics using representative thermal geometry (e.g., surfaces and solids). IMPORTANT: Thermal geometry …

User Guides and Technical Documents UNP provides user guides for each program within UNP. These include general guidance, UNP expectations and requirements, and program-specific …

Jul 12, 2021 · The topics of thermal design, thermal modeling, thermal analysis, and thermal control will be introduced and discussed. Additionally, thermal design from a systems …

The University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) funds U.S. university students and programs to design, build, launch, and operate small satellites.

One example of these resources is Expert Area Telecons (EATs), where an expert on a specific topic—such as program management, thermal systems, or electrical power—gives a …

Thermal cycle testing simulates the huge temperature swings encountered as the vehicle moves from sunlight to eclipse in orbit Can be done in nitrogen or vacuum

Nanosatellite Program Expert Area Telecons UNP presentations on a wide variety of small satellite topics. The Expert Area Telecons (EATs) provide much greater detail than the Mission …

Detects material, process, and workmanship defects that only respond to vacuum and thermal stress conditions. (Historically, more defects are discovered via T-Vac testing than from any …

Testing Interfaces During testing many different setups will be used Testing interfaces may be required for Vibration Testing Thermal Vacuum Testing CG/MOI Testing COM Testing …