Nominalysis provides comprehensive thermal engineering consulting for satellite and payload development programs. From concept of operations to flight qualification, we deliver the expertise needed to ensure mission success.
Nominalysis is a specialized thermal engineering consultancy focused exclusively on spacecraft and payload thermal control systems. We bridge the gap between design intent and on-orbit performance.
Our team brings hands-on experience from flight programs, combined with deep expertise in thermal analysis tools and methodologies. We understand that successful missions require more than just simulations—they require integrated planning, rigorous documentation, and systematic validation.
Comprehensive thermal engineering support throughout your spacecraft development lifecycle
Independent assessment of thermal architectures, identifying design risks and optimization opportunities across all mission phases.
Thermal requirements development, interface control documentation, and systems-level thermal integration planning.
Mission concept of operations analysis from thermal perspective, including operational scenarios and thermal margin assessments.
Comprehensive thermal design documentation including analysis reports, design justification, and traceability matrices.
Thermal planning for mission operations including seasonal analysis, eclipse scenarios, and operational constraint identification.
TVAC test planning, procedure development, instrumentation specifications, and test data correlation support.
Representative examples of thermal engineering work across various mission types
Conducted comprehensive thermal analysis for a high-resolution optical payload in LEO. Challenge involved maintaining lens assembly temperature gradients below 2°C to meet image quality requirements. Developed detailed thermal model including primary and secondary optics, focal plane assembly, and mounting interfaces.
Provided comprehensive test planning and execution support for thermal qualification of a 6U CubeSat. Developed thermal balance test procedures, specified instrumentation requirements, and conducted real-time test monitoring. Post-test model correlation achieved excellent agreement with measured temperatures.
Led thermal interface definition between communications payload and bus structure for GEO satellite. Developed thermal interface control document, conducted coupled thermal analysis, and defined thermal interface requirements including mechanical mounting, thermal conductance specifications, and radiator area allocations.
Performed thermal mission planning analysis for multi-satellite constellation in sun-synchronous orbit. Analyzed thermal performance across full range of beta angles, eclipse durations, and operational modes. Identified operational constraints and developed thermal margin assessment for mission concept of operations.
Developed comprehensive thermal design documentation package for hosted payload critical design review. Package included detailed thermal analysis report, thermal requirements verification matrix, thermal control component specifications, and thermal interface documentation compliant with host spacecraft requirements.
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