Overview

Thermo-optical tape is a form of passive thermal control for spacecraft that has specific absorptance and emittance properties, allowing it to carefully control the amount of heat that is absorbed or emitted. This is used on the outer panels of a satellite to maintain its temperature within an acceptable range.

• Material Properties
• Thermo-Optical Properties
• Image of Tape

Handling

DO:

• Wear a smock, clean room head covering, and latex gloves
• Wear a mask over your mouth to prevent saliva from corroding the material
• Be gentle in removing the tape from packaging
• Cover tape when not in use to minimize dust

AVOID AT ALL COSTS TO PRESERVE QUALITY:

• Excessive folding of tapes
• “Excessive handling” of tapes
• Sliding the tape on tables or other tapes
• Scratching the tape’s surface
• Food and drinks near tape :(

APPLICATION:

• When applying the tapes, use a hard rubber roller. (If no roller, place a “protective overlay” on top of the tape and use the thumb to gently rub it on the surface)

Care