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Factors affecting the equilibrium temperature of a spacecraft surface are described in this Part 3 using simple geometrical configurations and basic assumptions.

Methods for conducting calculations on the affect of Solar, planetary and albedo radiation are given taking into consideration the internal and immediate environmental factors and incorporating the various configurations and dimensions of the constituent parts.

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 Thermal design handbook - Part 6: Thermal Control Surfaces

TR 17603-31-07 Thermal design handbook - Part 7: Insulations

TR 17603-31-08 Thermal design handbook - Part 8: Heat Pipes

TR 17603-31-09 Thermal design handbook - Part 9: Radiators

TR 17603-31-10 Thermal design handbook - Part 10: Phase - Change Capacitors

TR 17603-31-11 Thermal design handbook - Part 11: Electrical Heating

TR 17603-31-12 Thermal design handbook - Part 12: Louvers

TR 17603-31-13 Thermal design handbook - Part 13: Fluid Loops

TR 17603-31-14 Thermal design handbook - Part 14: Cryogenic Cooling

TR 17603-31-15 Thermal design handbook - Part 15: Existing Satellites

TR 17603-31-16 Thermal design handbook - Part 16: Thermal Protection System