Abstract
This paper describes the different tests which have been made to qualify for the MARS 96 space mission the 7056 SIGNAAL USFA tactical cooler, such as:
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thermal vacuum tests;
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thermal cycling tests;
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lifetime tests,
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integration and detector compatibility tests,
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launch vibration tests;
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induced vibration tests.
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Chardin, A., Féger, D., Verbeek, D. (1995). Space Qualification Program of a Signaal USFA Tactical Cooler for the Mars 1996 Space Mission. In: Ross, R.G. (eds) Cryocoolers 8. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-9888-3_15
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