Used for the thermal control of spacecraft. They are used on the sun facing sides of satellites
Reflect incoming solar radiation whilst simultaneously radiating internally generated heat.
Thermal Management
- Optical solar reflectors (OSRs) for Passive Thermal control
- Proven on-orbit heritage
- Choice of glass types CMX or CMO
- Low solar absorption
- High emissivity
- ESD protection
- High performance over wide range of angles of incidence
- Performance Enhancing Coatings
- Ultra-Violet reflection enhancement
- Conductive coatings
- Conductive edge coating
- Combination coatings
Optical Solar Reflectors.pdf
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