Abstract: The invention relates to a condensing heat exchanger comprising a condenser section containing a plurality of internal fins, on which water is condensed and a succeeding slurper section, in which the condensate is removed. The condenser section and the slurper section are connected by a capillary bridge comprising capillary spaces wherein the condensate formed on the fins is transported by means of capillary forces inside the slurper section.

Abstract: An apparatus for regulating or controlling a satellite includes: at least one sensor for detecting reference targets such as stars, which is connected to arrangements for selecting and determining the position of reference targets, and to an arrangement for estimating model parameters of the satellite and of external interferences; a memory for storing a reference target catalog and a reference trajectory; a regulating unit for regulating the position of the satellite; and a filter that is connected to the arrangement for position determination of the reference targets, the arrangements for estimating the model parameters, the memory and the regulating unit.

Abstract: Positioning system for a high-precision measuring instrument (1) in a support structure (2) of a satellite, in which the measuring instrument (1) can be moved freely with predetermined degrees of freedom within a space (3) provided in the satellite support structure (2). The measuring instrument (1) produces reference signals required by it for its inertial alignment, and is aligned with respect to a predetermined measurement target by a first positioning device (7). The satellite support structure (2) follows the motion of the measuring instrument (1) in order to overcome external disruptive forces and moments.

Abstract: A solid fuel propulsion system for a ran jet rocket having a combustion chamber (B) surrounded by a tubular casing (2) and a gas generator (G) disposed upstream from the combustion chamber (B) and surrounded by a tubular casing (1) for generation of a combustible gas from a solid fuel, disposed between the gas generator (G) and the combustion chamber (B) is a gas-stream regulator unit (R) for regulation of the flow of the combustible gas from the gas generator (G) to the combustion chamber (B). The propulsion system has a middle section (4) in which the gas stream regulator unit (R) is housed. The middle section is connected in a load-bearing manner with the combustion chamber casing (2) and the gas generator casing (1) and is provided with a first pressure head (8) sealing the gas generator (G), and a second pressure head (9) sealing the combustion chamber (B). Disposed between the pressure heads (8, 9) is a base unit which houses the gas stream regulator unit (R) and braces the pressure heads (8, 9).

Abstract: A high-frequency ion source, in particular a high-frequency ion engine, includes a discharge chamber or container (2), a source (9) providing a gas to be ionized, a gas inlet (10) discharging the gas from the source into the discharge container (2) to be ionized therein, a high-frequency coil (3) surrounding the discharge container (2), and a high-frequency generator (4) connected to the high-frequency coil (3), for generating a high-frequency electromagnetic alternating field that ionizes the gas present in the discharge container (2). Furthermore, an acceleration grid (11) connected to an acceleration voltage source (12) is arranged at the open end of the discharge container (2) so as to accelerate the ions generated in the discharge container (2) in the form of an ion beam emanating from the discharge container (2). The shape of the discharge container (2) in longitudinal section is tapered to become smaller toward the closed end (6) opposite the open end (5) of the container.

Abstract: A coaxial valve includes an actuating drive, a valve housing (11), a valve sleeve (12) that is longitudinally slidable in the valve housing (11) between open and closed positions, and a closing body (13) arranged coaxially at one end of the valve sleeve (12). In the closed position, the valve sleeve seals against the closing body. In the open position, the valve sleeve is spaced from the closing body, to open a valve opening cross-section (V). The actuating drive includes an electric servomotor (21) with a linear actuator (22), and a transmission mechanism (30) for transmitting the linear movement of the actuator to the valve sleeve. The transmission mechanism includes a rocker lever with a first end articulately connected to the linear actuator, a second end articulately connected to the valve housing, and a middle section articulately connected to the valve sleeve.

Abstract: An elastic spring element includes a fiber-reinforced ceramic that is resistant to temperatures greater than 1,000° C. The fibers are in the form of endless fibers and the elastic spring element has a corrugated geometric shape. The elastic spring elements may be used for sealing a control surface against hypersonic flow.

Abstract: A system for long-term remote medical monitoring is especially suitable for the medical supervision of astronauts onboard a space station. The system includes at least one autonomous sensor unit (SU) with a sensor (1) and transmit/receive electrodes (2) connected to a microchip (3) and mounted on a carrier (4) in the form of an adhesive bandage that can easily be applied to the skin of the subject astronaut (11). The system further includes a body transceiver (10) that is worn on the body of the subject and acts as a centralized transmitting and receiving unit, and a portable data logger (12). Medical data such as the pulse rate and the like, as well as environmental data such as the ambient surrounding air temperature, are sensed by respective allocated sensor units (SU) and transmitted from the sensor units as electrical signals via the skin and other body tissues of the subject (11) to the body transceiver (10).

Abstract: An injection element for a combustion component running on two fuels, includes a first, central injection channel, which is connectable to a first fuel supply for a first fuel, and a second injection channel, which annularly surrounds the first injection channel. The second injection channel is connectable to a second fuel supply for a second fuel. The injection element includes a third injection channel, which annularly surrounds the second injection channel and which is in fluid communication with the first injection channel.

Abstract: A breathing lime for anaesthetic apparatuses made of a macroporous ion exchange resin having primary benzylamine groups.

Abstract: An antenna reflector for satellites or space vehicles having a number of hexagonal individual reflectors (1) which can be arranged around a rigid central element (2). The reflectors (1) are connected to the central element (2) by a support structure (3) that can collapse to hold the reflectors in a compact storage state or be extended to deploy the reflectors. The reflectors (1) are folded like an umbrella in a transport state when the reflectors are collapsed and at the place of use, they are brought into their operating positions and spread out, so that they collectively form a reflector surface. Each reflector (1) has a foldable surface structure connected by a multiple number of ribs (11) to a rigid, central structure (12).