@article{oai:kyutech.repo.nii.ac.jp:00006696, author = {Bonsu, Benjamin and Masui, Hirokazu and 増井, 博一 and Cho, Mengu and 趙, 孟佑}, issue = {2}, journal = {UNISEC Space Takumi Journal}, month = {Dec}, note = {Satellite thermal vacuum test (TVC) is very necessary to check the functional performance of its internal subsystems within appropriate limits, subject to a given range of environmental conditions and operating modes. However, the cost of conventional TVC facilities is expensive and complex to operate and therefore is owned by a few institutions, especially in developing countries. The objective of this paper is to provide a straightforward and affordable Peltier-based Thermal Testing (PeTT) Vacuum Chamber facility for lean satellite testing. The PeTT device consists of 4 multi-stage Peltier elements sandwiched in-between a copper surface plate and water-cooled heat sink to achieve a cold temperature limit of -77 oC. The PeTT device has a mass of 3.4kg and a size 152mm length x 127mm width x 40 mm height having a maximum heat exchange capability of 400W. This paper presents the design and development, components details and cost and the demonstration of the PeTT vacuum chamber using a replica 1U CubeSat.}, pages = {11--38}, title = {Peltier-based Thermal Testing (PeTT) Vacuum Chamber: Affordable Testing Facility for Lean Satellites}, volume = {8}, year = {2019}, yomi = {マスイ, ヒロカズ and チヨウ, メンウ} }