Hi all,
I am currently working on a project about designing a robotic arm for space. I have a license for the "Simulation Engineer Pack (U2U)" and am looking to run a thermal simulation to verify insulation thickness over critical internal components of the robotic arm. I have attached a sketch of the situation I would like to simulate. This arm is attached on the exterior of the space station on a handrail used by astronauts during spacewalks. On both free ends is "exposed" metal, therefore there is some conduction happening through the metal to metal contact there. In addition, there is heat radiation coming from the sun, and I have values calculated for the emissivity expected. There is some heat generated by motors/internal components that needs to be dissipated as well... Are there any tutorials I can follow for a similar setup to what I have using packages I have access to? And is there any advice on how to set the thermal conditions or heat transfer methods expected in this scenario? Any help on getting started is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Fiona
