Cooling SABER: model predictions versus on-orbit performance

Scott M. Jensen; J. Clair Batty

doi:10.1117/12.457338

25 November 2002 Cooling SABER: model predictions versus on-orbit performance

Scott M. Jensen, J. Clair Batty

Proceedings Volume 4822, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments IX; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457338
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2002, Seattle, WA, United States

Abstract

Utah State University/Space Dynamics Laboratory, teaming with NASA Langley, has built, tested, integrated, and launched the SABER instrument. This instrument is orbiting the Earth on board the TIMED satellite, which resides in a 600 km circular orbit. SABER utilizes a pulse tube cryocooler to cool the focal plane assembly to 75K and passive radiators to cool the remaining components of the instrument. This paper will document the thermal design and modeling of the SABER instrument and compare the modeling results with acceptance testing and on orbit performance data. Preliminary on orbit data indicates that SABER is performing as modeled and is meeting all science objectives.

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Scott M. Jensen and J. Clair Batty "Cooling SABER: model predictions versus on-orbit performance", Proc. SPIE 4822, Cryogenic Optical Systems and Instruments IX, (25 November 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457338

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