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Table 2

Definition of variables for steady-state analysis cases.

Variable Value(s)
Solar irradiance:
 BOL, EOLa 1293 W m−2, 1388 W m−2
SAA 87°, 90°, 105°, 121°
AA 8°, 0°, −8°
Operational mode NOM, COMb
SVM top floor interfaces:
 Conductive 20 °C, 24 °C
 Radiative Worst-case MLIc
Sunshield to PLM interface:
 Radiative Worst-case MLI

(a)Begin of life (BOL) and end of life (EOL) conditions. (b)Nominal (NOM) and communications (COM) modes. (c)Multi-layer insulation.

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