Objective Multifunctional Satellite RadiatorSecuring space assets against man-made space debris present at frequently used orbits became integral part of space mission definition and overall spacecraft design. Radiator panels as part of the outer shell of spacecraft already provide some degree of protection to the instruments behind them. Overall project objective is to develop a new class of multifunctional structural radiators for small and medium satellite missions where high mechanical and thermal performance shall be combined with improved space debris and cosmic radiation protection characteristics.Radiator panels manufactured from aluminum foam sandwich (AFS) are able to fill the gap between conventional honeycomb and integrally milled structural radiators. Due to the lightweight core they offer high stiffness-to-weight ratio like honeycombs while the metallic bond between facesheet and core ensures superior load bearing capability and thermal conductance provided by integrally milled radiators. AFS radiators are capable to provide mechanical support for heavy electronic boxes, offer good thermal performance combined with enhanced radiation and debris protection for the hardware located behind the radiator panel. Main advantages of AFS radiators compared to existing honeycomb based radiators are:• high in plane thermal conductance without heat pipes due to isotropic core structure,• higher insert strength,• better debris protection,• better radiation protection,• originally thick face sheets can be manufactured according to mechanical and thermal needs,• improved outgassing parameters due to lack of adhesives,• easier grounding implementation due to metallic contact between core and face sheet.As the result of this development Europe will be the leader provider of satellite radiators meaning significant market share. It is also a promising business opportunity for a Hungarian SME whose country is being a full member of ESA. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technology Programme(s) H2020-EU.2.1.6. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Space Main Programme H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument Topic(s) Space-SME-2015-1 - SME Instrument Call for proposal H2020-SMEInst-2014-2015 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-SMEINST-1-2015 Funding Scheme SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1 Coordinator ADMATIS KUTATO, GYARTO ES KERESKEDELMI KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG Net EU contribution € 50 000,00 Address Partos utca 16 3535 Miskolc Hungary See on map Region Alföld és Észak Észak-Magyarország Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 21 429,00
