Cubesat Thermal Analysis - Pictures Below

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 While working at the Space Systems Research Laboratory, I conducted Thermal Analysis using Thermal Desktop to ensure the satellite could withstand the extreme thermal conditions of space. I had never used Thermal Desktop before, and I learned independently. I started by making a thermal model of the satellite with roughly 500 nodes. I then created two sets of loading conditions, one for each thermal extreme the satellite would experience on orbit. I then applied both loading conditions on Thermal Desktop and noted which components moved above or below allowable temperatures. Fortunately, only a few components needed added means of heat dissipation or insulation.