USAF cryogenic technology and future direction

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate pursues cryogenic refrigeration system and system integration technology research and development in support of the needs of the Air Force (USAF), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Department of Defense (DoD). State-of-the-art of U....

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Main Authors: Pettyjohn, E., Roush, F.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Cameras
Computational fluid dynamics
Cryogenics
Electron tubes
Fluid flow
Gas lasers
Space technology
Space vehicles
Testing
Velocity measurement
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Summary:The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate pursues cryogenic refrigeration system and system integration technology research and development in support of the needs of the Air Force (USAF), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and Department of Defense (DoD). State-of-the-art of U.S. space cryocooler systems and system integration, the research performed to improve efficiency (particle image velocimetry, computational fluid dynamics), and research that is pushing the technology envelope for future cryocooler systems is the focus. Specific strengths and weaknesses of the current state of technology are compared, as well as the quantum leaps necessary in technology to meet future requirements.
ISSN:1930-0395
2168-9229
DOI:10.1109/ICSENS.2008.4716713