Turning Nominal Designs into Reliable Systems Through Analysis
Nominalysis provides expert thermal engineering consulting for satellites and optical payloads. We help space companies design, simulate, and validate thermal systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and mission success.
Nominalysis is a specialized thermal engineering consultancy dedicated to supporting satellite and payload teams. Our mission is to ensure spacecraft operate reliably in harsh orbital environments through precise thermal analysis, simulation, and testing.
We bridge the gap between design intent and operational performance, helping clients avoid costly thermal failures and maximize system efficiency.
Developing robust thermal systems for orbit.
Predicting and mitigating thermal risks in complex space missions.
Assisting with TVAC preparation, data acquisition, and model correlation.
Advising on radiators, heaters, multi-layer insulation, and thermal straps.
Comprehensive evaluation of satellite thermal designs to identify risks, optimize performance, and improve system survivability.
Development and execution of thermal models for spacecraft and payloads under realistic orbital environments, including seasonal and eclipse scenarios.
Align simulation results with test data to ensure models accurately predict on-orbit behavior.
Guidance for vacuum chamber testing, thermal cycling, and instrumentation to verify design performance.
Tailored analysis, reporting, and workflow automation using Python, MATLAB, and Simcenter 3D for efficient, repeatable results.
Assisted a LEO optical payload team in optimizing mounting interface and lens temperatures. Implemented thermal simulations and analysis that reduced peak temperature gradients by 20°C, ensuring nominal performance across all orbits.
Collaborated with a smallsat manufacturer to correlate thermal vacuum test data with orbital models. The result: improved prediction accuracy and reduced thermal risk prior to flight.
Ready to ensure your satellite's thermal design meets mission requirements? Contact Nominalysis today to discuss consulting, simulation support, or thermal test services.
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