Applications of aerial robots are progressively expanding into complex urban and natural
environments. Despite remarkable advancements in the field, robotic rotorcraft is still …

In this work, the dynamic heat rejection of a VO 2-based nanophotonic variable-emittance
coating is demonstrated in a cryothermal vacuum experiment that simulates a cold space …

Topology morphing insulation enables the on-demand switching of thermal properties
between insulative and conducting states through shape change. The adaptive nature of …

The performances of parabolic dish collector systems depend on the losses encountered
during converting solar energy into thermal energy. It encompasses optical losses from the …

Origami concepts show promise for creating complex deployable systems. However,
translating origami to thick (non-paper) materials introduces challenges, including that thick …

Multiple reflections in a cavity geometry augment the emission and absorption of the cavity
opening relative to a flat surface in a phenomenon known as the cavity effect. The extent of …

Origami tessellations have been proposed as a mechanism for control of radiative heat
transfer through the use of the cavity effect. This work explores the impact of a changing …

Origami-inspired, dynamic spacecraft radiators have been proposed which utilize an
expandable/collapsible surface capable of large variations in emitting surface area. In this …

Origami-inspired approaches to deployable or morphing structures have received significant
interest. For such applications, the shape of the origami structure must be actively controlled …

Spacecraft thermal control is entirely reliant upon radiative heat transfer with its
surroundings for temperature regulation. Current methods are often static in nature and do …