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Hofstadter Analytical Services specializes in structural and thermal analysis of opto-mechanical systems, sensors, and electronics intended for end use in diverse environments.
State of the Art Solar Telescope
Task: Provide structural and thermal analysis for all aspects of the telescope design.
Calculation: Has provided analytical support during the entire design process. From adaptive optics performance prediction to thermal control methodology.
Precision LED Lighting System
Spotted Issue: LED junction temperature would exceed 110°C reducing reliability
Predicted Solution: Lamp structure and external fins should be modified to reduce peak temperatures by 20°C at no additional manufacturing cost.
Vehicle-Mounted Electronics Enclosure
Spotted Issue: Electronics temperature under various conditions exceeded the allowable values.
Predicted Solution: Add air-cooled channel to design so temperatures will drop to acceptable levels.
Spacecraft Soil Oven
Spotted Issue: Environmental loads on spacecraft oven were not well defined.
Calculation: Established properties and convection coefficients to use in thermal analysis.
Predicted Solution: Analysis was performed and component performance validated.
