I think that the ROACH design team does fairly sophisticated thermal
analysis using a model of enclosure, PCB and cooling fans. Is this
analysis available yet for ROACH 2 and where might I find some data?
Is it possible extrapolate from the models (or perhaps rerun the
models) to predict how the ROACH 2 might behave thermally at 4,500m
elevation (summit of Mauna Kea)? Atmospheric pressure there is 60% of
sea level, and our equipment room is air conditioned (servoed to 60
degrees ambient, say) but unpressurized.
Thanks,
Jonathan
- [casper] thermal design of ROACH 2 Jonathan Weintroub
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