1 Scope
This Part 4 of the spacecraft thermal control and design data handbooks, provides
information on calculating the conductive heat transfer rate for a variety of two
and three-dimensional configurations.
Calculations for the conductance of the interface between two surfaces (joints) require
special consideration and are included as a separate clause.
The Thermal design handbook is published in 16 Parts
TR 17603-31-01
Thermal design handbook – Part 1: View factors
TR 17603-31-02
Thermal design handbook – Part 2: Holes, Grooves and Cavities
TR 17603-31-03
Thermal design handbook – Part 3: Spacecraft Surface Temperature
TR 17603-31-04
Thermal design handbook – Part 4: Conductive Heat Transfer
TR 17603-31-05
Thermal design handbook – Part 5: Structural Materials: Metallic and Composite
TR 17603-31-06
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