Thermal Design and Analysis for the Cryogenic MIDAS Experiment
Outline
MIDAS Mission Summary
MIDAS Experiment
MIDAS HTS Board
Cryogenic Design Issues
External Design Issues
Exhaust Outlet Optimization
Thermal Models
Vacuum Chamber Model
MIDAS Experiment Model
Electronics Heating
Cube Model
Cryogenic Support Stand
Model Results versus Test
Prediction Vs. Performance
Cooldown Loads
CPU Prediction Vs. Performance
Cryocooler Compressor
Cryocooler Expander
Conclusions
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