re: Black and White Mounts

[P3D Gabriel Jacob <jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob Aldridge writes

>It has been observed that the white side is intended to reflect the heat
>back, but I haven't noticed anyone specifically observing that the black
>side is designed to emit the heat that is absorbed. So the design is
>actually quite good. Of course, if you don't use them properly, then
>these functions won't work. But is that bad design? 

Hmmm if you check the recent digest 1729, I wrote a whole paper on the
subject. It's item 11 on the list. If the black side is to emit the heat
as you also mention, thanks for the info. I speculated that it might be
regarding RBT mounts. It was also an idea studied for space vehicules 
as George Gioumousis interestingly wrote recently. 

Gabriel


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