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Physical Sciences Inc. (PSI) has been awarded a program from the U.S. Air Force to develop a flexible multi-layer emissivity control coating (F-MECC) for passive thermal regulation of various spacecraft.

PSI’s new coatings integrate key functionalities of its MECC design (high emissivity contrast and tunable control temperature) with the structural benefits afforded by a polymer support (high flexibility and strength per unit weight). The overall outcome of this program is a flexible emissivity control coating for passive thermal regulation near room temperature that is easily integrated into existing spacecraft and opens up possibilities for new architectures.

PSI’s F-MECC devices will provide the Air Force / Space Force with scalable and cost-appropriate flexible thermal control films for both terrestrial and space-based applications. The F-MECC technology will provide passive thermal regulation for curved and irregularly shaped surfaces of satellites and other spacecraft, as well as targeted applications such as the Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA). The simple and low-cost retrofitting to surfaces also applies to both DOD and commercial terrestrial applications where passive thermal regulation promotes power savings (temperature-controlled vehicles) and improved device efficiency (solar farm arrays).

For more information, contact:

Dr. Joel Hensley
Vice President, Photonics
hensley@psicorp.com
Physical Sciences Inc.
Telephone: (978) 689-0003