Method for the Preliminary Thermal Analysis of the Dashboard of the Lunar Lander: Part 1. Rapid Thermal Analysis of the Dashboard

A new method is developed to determine a number of operating parameters of the dashboard thermal control system (DTCS) at the initial design stage. An application example of the method is presented using a thermal mathematical model of the DTCS as part of the lunar lander. Particular attention is paid to the aspects of reproducing external thermal effects and the adequate representation of the DTCS functional diagram based on heat pipes. DTCS modification options are discussed. The DTCS cooling capacity and temperature states as part of the lunar lander are calculated.