Low Ambient Temperature CryoCooler
Project Description
This project is the development of a low temperature (ambient environment) cryocooler. The development of a mechanical cryocooler capable of operating in a cryogenic environment (cryogenic mechanism).
This project is the development of a low ambient temperature cryocooler. Current Stirling cycle cryocoolers are designed to operate in an ambient environment between -40 C and 70 C (mil-spec range).
Our approach will enable a significant reduction in cooler mass and electrical power required to operate infrared sensors in the 35-40 K range, by allowing passive cooling of the cryocooler housing/heat-reject area to < 150 K.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Designing and operating a mechanical cooler at cryogenic reject temperature (200 K) brings with it several benefits, in particular, the ability to use more sensitive detectors that have optimal performance at cryogenic temperatures.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| Aerospace Vehicles Systems Institute at Texas A&M (AVSI) | Supporting Organization | Academia | College Station, Texas |
| Co-Funding Partners | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Vehicles Systems Institute at Texas A&M (AVSI) | Academia | College Station, Texas |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
