Performance analysis and optimization of thermal systems are unprecedentedly crucial in
pursuing higher energy efficiency. However, the precise modeling and high-efficiency …

The development of small Earth observation satellites with high performance optical remote
sensors has received much attention in recent years due to its responsiveness and …

The thermal control system (TCS) is a key technology for ensuring good imaging quality of a
space optical remote sensor (SORS) in orbit, and its research is of practical significance. In …

A simulation-based framework for multifidelity uncertainty quantification is presented, which
informs and guides the design process of complex, large-scale, multidisciplinary systems …

Along with the continuous development of optical systems, the fabrication of optics gradually
moved towards large aperture and high quality. To meet the requirements of optical systems …

There are always differences between the computer predicted temperatures of a spacecraft
thermal model and the temperatures measured during the mandatory laboratory thermal …

The substantial resource demands of optical remote sensors carried on spaceborne
platforms pose a significant challenge when attempting to miniaturize and reduce the weight …

In this paper, a genetic programming method for satellite system design is proposed to
simultaneously optimize the topology and parameters of a satellite system. Firstly, the …

We formulate the lessons Northrop Grumman personnel have learned from their work on
development of the James Webb Space Telescope. These lessons are strategic in nature …

The space thermal environment poses significant challenges due to its vacuum conditions,
low pressure, and extreme temperature fluctuations. In Low Earth Orbit (LEO) spacecraft, the …