SC-Zuikaku

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SHIP PROFILE: "Zuikaku"

Project Mizu: Radiator Systems.

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Excess waste heat created on the spacecraft is rejected to space by the use of radiators. Radiators come in several different forms, such as spacecraft structural panels, flat-plate radiators mounted to the side of the spacecraft, and panels deployed after the spacecraft is on orbit. Whatever the configuration, all radiators reject heat by infrared (IR) radiation from their surfaces. The radiating power depends on the surface's emittance and temperature. The radiator must reject both the spacecraft waste heat and any radiant-heat loads from the environment. Most radiators are therefore given surface finishes with high IR emittance to maximize heat rejection and low solar absorptance to limit heat from the Sun.

”Mizu” class Destroyers have radiators near the engines of the ship. Their option do not end with decoration and defending engines from blast, but to radiators additional functionality as Radiator system, so both dissipating heat and absorbing solar radiation to convert into energy. The addition of the radiators is not revolutionary and puts "Mizu" on par with the other ships in terms of external energy generation. However, the additional mass caused by the radiator systems and communication antennae will reduce the speed of turn, which, however, will be offset by greater structural durability and energy output.

"Mizu's" Radiator system placed on the sides of the Mizu's Engines.

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