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Thermal Management
Thermal Management
Thermal management technologies are critical for astronaut survival and protecting elements, assets, and equipment from the extreme temperatures encountered during spaceflight. The technologies outlined in this catalog are those particularly suited for logistics operations.
| Civil Space Shortfalls | SF02 |
| ESDMD Architecture-Driven Technology Gaps | 0301 |
| Primary Technology Taxonomy | TX14 |
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Flexible Variable Emission Material (Plasmonics Inc.)
 | Description Mission-tailorable, and autoregulating, thermal radiator coatings by leveraging its extensive experience in growing vanadium dioxide (VO2) on flexible substrates Potential Use Cases Logistics system(s) thermal control TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort  |
Low-Alpha Variable Emissivity Radiator (Physical Sciences Inc.)
 | Description Variable emissivity, low absorptivity radiator tiles to be applied to radiator panels for passive thermal regulation of spacecraft Potential Use Cases Logistics system(s) thermal control TRL: 7 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Novel Multilayered Metal Insulation Using Custom Standoffs (Giner Inc.)
 | Description Custom, low thermal conductivity standoffs which will reduce multi-layer metal insulation parasitic heat losses, increasing power supply efficiency Potential Use Cases Logistics system(s) thermal insulation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Compact Heat Exchangers for Space Power Systems (Ultramet)
 | Description Compact heat exchangers based on open-cell graphite foams with extremely low pressure drops Potential Use Cases Heat exchange/management for logistics system(s) (heat transfer coefficients that are 3.4 times greater than those of wavy aluminum fins) TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Low Earth Orbit, Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Planetary and Lunar Environment Thermal Toolbox (Palette)
 | Description Passive thermal management tools including thermally-switched enclosures, parabolic reflector radiators, spacer-less MLI, and thermal isolators Potential Use Cases Logistics system(s) and payload passive thermal control TRL: 5 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: NASA Discover More at Techport |
Hybrid Aerogel-Mli Insulation System (Aspen Aerogels Inc.)
 | Description Hybrid aerogel/MLI system, with demonstrated advantages at cryogenic temperatures and a range of vacuum conditions Potential Use Cases Logistics system(s) thermal insulation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Mars Food Refrigeration
 | Description Efficient and low mass refrigerators and freezers Potential Use Cases Long-term storage and transportation of food and science samples TRL: 5 Intended Environment: Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
Lunar Extreme Water Container (Moonprint Solutions Inc.)
 | Description Collapsible water container that can operate in harsh environments such as lunar dust and extreme cold. The container uses an inflatable soft goods design Potential Use Cases Transport of water from production or storage locations to inside pressurized habitable volumes TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon Technology Source: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Discover More at TechPort |
Thermal Radiator With Electrodynamic Dust Shield (Treds)
 | Description Integration of electrodynamic dust shield technology (EDS) with thermal radiators to prevent dust buildup while improving radiator performance and lifetime Potential Use Cases Logistics element/asset radiator dust mitigation TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
Solar White
 | Description Solar reflector coating composed of Yttrium Oxide and Barium for cryogenic fluid storage Potential Use Cases Passive thermal management of fluids/cryogens TRL: 4 Intended Environment: Moon, Mars Technology Source: NASA Discover More at TechPort |
