CPLEE thermal design analysis and test correlation

Abstract

This ATM summarizes the analytical and test results of the CPLEE thermal control system which was originally developed for use at the nominal ALSEP deployment about the lunar equator. The analytical results summarized include (1) the pertinent engineering tradeoffs, (2) the design changes to improve performance and to satisfy off-equator experiment requirements and (3) the thermal performance at the equator and at off-equator deployment sites up to 60° latitude.