Advanced Thermal Management for Low Profile On-the

Electronic components in on-the-move satellite communications antennas generate large amounts of waste heat. Cooling systems must control the temperature of these components in very hot environments without increasing the thickness of the antenna or consuming excessive power. We propose to develop an efficient, compact cooling system that incorporates two innovative elements: (1) an efficient system for transferring heat from the electronic components to the system’s heat rejection system, and (2) an efficient and compact blower for ultimate heat rejection from the system using ambient air. In Phase I we will prove the feasibility of our approach by building and testing a proof-of-concept thermal management system, then using data from these tests, design an optimal cooling system. In Phase II we will build and demonstrate a complete, prototype cooling system.